His generous bequest doubles the endowment he established for the John Paul II Center for Special Learning; demonstrates lasting power of planned giving When John “Jack” Horrigan established an endowment for the John Paul II Center for Special Learning in December 2013, he was doing something that came naturally to him: looking toward the future. Jack was a savvy and successful businessman, a man of deep Catholic faith and a…
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REGISTER for Fall Estate Planning Workshops Plan Today. Protect Tomorrow. Leave a Legacy Forever. You have spent a lifetime caring for the people you love, supporting your parish, practicing your faith and giving generously to causes that matter. Have You Created a Plan to Protect All of It? This fall, the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania is making it easier to take that important next step by offering 10 free…
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A beloved priest’s final gift ensures that the Catholic ministries and people he loved will continue to flourish for generations. Some final acts speak louder than a lifetime of words. Four and a half months before he died, Monsignor Edward Domin made one final pastoral decision. Knowing that his earthly ministry was drawing to a close after battling advanced cancer, he contacted the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania with a…
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Life has a way of keeping us focused on the next appointment, the next vacation, the next family gathering, or the next milestone. Yet one of the most loving things we can do for our family, and for the Catholic causes that have shaped our lives, is to prepare for a day we hope is still far away. That is the heart of National Make-A-Will Month each August. Creating or…
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A few weeks ago, families of Immaculate Conception Academy in Douglassville received heartbreaking news. After years of faithful service, the school will close its doors at the end of this school year. No one ever wants to see a Catholic school close. Behind every closure are students, parents, alumni, teachers, and parishioners whose lives have been shaped by Catholic education. There are cherished memories, lifelong friendships, and faith journeys that…
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Since 1957, when Notre Dame High School (also known as Notre Dame Green Pond) opened its doors in Bethlehem Township, the co-educational high school’s mission has centered on enriching students’ academic and athletic development as well as their spiritual and cultural growth. Now three new endowed funds will help ensure the Catholic school, part of the Diocese of Allentown’s school system, can continue that mission for generations to come. Futureproofing Notre Dame High…
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Bishop Alfred A. Schlert of the Diocese of Allentown recently ordained six new priests at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. It was the largest ordination class in recent years. All of them have started their first parish assignments. The following assignments were made to these priests: Reverend Dominic C. Civitella, Newly Ordained to Parochial Vicar, Saint Thomas More Parish, Allentown. Reverend Tyler D. Davis, Newly Ordained to Parochial Vicar,…
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Last August, Pope Leo began his Papal Audience address by inviting those gathered to meditate on the word “prepare.” The word “seems simple, but holds a precious secret of Christian life,” he said. In that spirit, the St. Joseph Center for Special Learning just took a big step to prepare to serve future generations of students by creating four donor-designated funds with the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania. The Schuylkill…
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For more than seven decades, the legacy of the Pottsville Catholic High School Class of 1955 has remained woven into the fabric of Catholic education in Schuylkill County. Now, that legacy is poised to inspire future generations in an even more powerful way. The Pottsville Catholic High School Class of 1955 Scholarship Fund has officially been transferred to the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania as a permanent endowment fund, ensuring…
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Seasoned Operations Professional Joins Catholic Foundation Team Geoff Geis, Operations Manager The Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania welcomes Geoff Geis to the newly created position of Operations Manager. He is responsible for creating and monitoring operational processes designed to improve efficiency and build upon the Foundation’s existing success. In addition, he will collaborate on both short- and long-term strategic goals for the Catholic Foundation and assists in driving organizational milestones…
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