Sister Janice Marie Johnson, R.S.M: Her Service to Others Will Be Remembered Forever

Honoring a Champion for Persons with Special Needs November is not just about falling leaves; it’s about embracing the diverse abilities of all individuals. It is a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of persons with disabilities, acknowledging the richness they bring to our communities.. The hope is that the awareness kindled during this month becomes a catalyst for lasting change. By shining a spotlight on the unique challenges…

Forever Committees Foster Forever Giving and Forever Gifts

Dennis Sullivan has been a dedicated volunteer at Holy Family Parish in Nazareth for more than 20 years. He has served in a variety of leadership positions on various committees, including finance, capital campaign fundraising, and the Knights of Columbus. A former sales executive, Dennis’s outgoing demeanor and deep Involvement has brought him in contact with many parishioners. Some affectionately refer to him as “the mayor of Holy Family.” “It’s a tight-knit community.” Sullivan said. “My…

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

During Fall, God brings out the best in nature and surrounds us with a blaze of color before blanketing us with the cold and quiet of winter. Living life filled with passion and purpose — in a blaze of glory — honors God’s goodness. At any stage in life, we want to look back and know our moments on earth matter. A Will Helps Protect the People and Causes You…

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Allentown Creates Endowments to Support Ecumenical Kitchens

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Allentown has been serving up food and spiritual assistance to those in need through its two ecumenical kitchens for decades. To ensure these vital services remain in continuous operation, Catholic Charities partnered with the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania to create two endowment funds: Catholic Charities Lehigh Valley Ecumenical Kitchen FundFund supports the operations, supplies, special programs, equipment maintenance and replacement, other maintenance and…

Yocco’s celebrates 100th year by starting $100,000 endowment for Mercy School

June 15, 2022 – To celebrate its 100th year as “the Hot Dog King” in the Lehigh Valley, Yocco’s made a grand gesture to create an endowment fund with the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania to provide long-term support for Mercy School for Special Learning which has served children and young adults with special needs for 68 years. Gary Iacocca, President, and his son Chris Iacocca, Vice President Operations, recently…

Catholic Foundation reaches 100th fund milestone

The Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania, recently hit another growth milestone by opening its 100th endowment funds. The Blasi Family Trust provided the seed funding to create the St. Jane Frances de Chantal School Academic Excellence Endowment Fund. The fund provides support for academic awards and scholarships for students attending St. Jane Frances de Chantal School in Easton. The Blasi Family are the Catholic Foundation’s 73rd partner. As a 501(c)(3)…

National report sparks conversation among local Catholics on shift needed to re-engage young people about their faith

Foundation kicks off forum series with first conversation on young people and their faith. Generation Z doesn’t trust institutions, including religion. When asked in a recent survey to which religion they belong, 39 percent of 13-25-year-olds responded, “None.” It’s a stark finding, one of many found in the Springtide Research Institute’s new report, “The State of Religion & Young People 2020: Relational Authority.” It also formed the backdrop for a…

Endowment Madness: Holy Family Parish institutes ‘full-court press’ with five funds to guard parish’s future

Holy Family Parish supports an active community in Nazareth, one that requires more than faith and care to continue. It requires funding, and Holy Family has taken an aggressive approach toward providing it. Like a basketball program pursuing the Final Four of March Madness, Holy Family wrote a new playbook last year, one meant to secure the financial future of its parish, school, and youth ministry program. Holy Family’s game…

Faith-filled Couple Make Major Impact Gift to Catholic Schools

All of their married life, Matt and Sandi Lloyd have been deeply engaged in their Catholic faith. The couple has played an active role in numerous Catholic institutions and causes close to their home in Reading and throughout the Diocese of Allentown. This deep engagement, and the impact these organizations have played in their life, led the Lloyds to create two new educational endowment funds with the Catholic Foundation of…

Author: Pete Waldron