Giving Back As Catholics, we are called and asked by the Church to give of our time, talent, and treasure. We probably think of this most directly in relation to our local parish: what we tithe, how we volunteer, how we use our talents for the good of the Church. But there’s a misconception here. We think we are giving. That’s not the full picture. We’re actually giving back. The…
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Next week, October 20—26, 2025, marks National Estate Planning Awareness Week. This nationwide annual event, just like the Catholic Foundation’s estate planning workshops, reminds people about the importance of having a current and effective estate plan in place. What is National Estate Planning Awareness Week? While traditionally the third week in October has been designated as National Estate Planning Week, the Catholic Foundation encourages Catholics to organize their personal and…
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As the end of the year approaches, it’s the perfect time to start planning your charitable gifts. Thoughtful planning can ensure that your gift has the maximum impact, both for your finances and for your favorite Catholic cause. Supporting Catholic causes, such as your parish, Catholic school, or ministry, with an end-of-year donation can make a significant difference in the lives of those they serve. 5 Ways for Planning Your…
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The Future of Our Faith Begins Now. Join us for the 2025 State of the Foundation Meeting and see how endowments are shaping Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries — today, tomorrow, and forever. Concord Advisory Group will reveal how our investment portfolio performed this year. Foundation leaders will share stories of how Catholic generosity is futureproofing the mission of the Church. Discover how donors like you are building a faith-filled…
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Fifteen years ago, Anne Catino faced the unimaginable. Her son Matthew Spade’s life was tragically cut short after a fatal accident — just four years after graduating from Allentown Central Catholic High School in 2006. Since that time, Anne, her husband Chip, her daughter Jessica and Chip’s children Nick and Eliza have worked passionately to keep the memory of Matthew alive by organizing the Matthew J. Spade Memorial Golf Tournament….
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The Long Game Unlike Baseball, God’s Mercy Rewrites the Rules for Our Spiritual Life. It’s getting close to playoffs for professional baseball, and as someone who grew up north of Baltimore, we were Orioles fans – which is unfortunate this year because they’re already out of contention. Interestingly, as I’m writing this, the Orioles have won 4 of their last 5 games with walkoffs, meaning they scored in the final…
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In Schuylkill County, the Catholic Charities Community Café Food Truck has become more than a way to serve meals — it’s a ministry of hope on wheels. Month after month, the truck visits numerous towns across the county, bringing nutritious meals and a sense of community to our neighbors who need it most. In the past year alone, the Community Café Food Truck has served more than 34,000 meals —…
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The Art of Receiving We talk a lot about giving. And we should—generosity is at the heart of the Christian life. But there’s another skill that’s just as important, and far less discussed: the art of receiving well. Receiving well is harder than it looks. It requires being appreciative and grateful without worrying about whether the giver will hold it over you or expect something in return. It means accepting…
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Eugene Orlando, an attorney based in Reading specializing in a variety of legal practice areas including estate law, put attendees at ease during a recent Catholic Foundation Estate Planning Workshop at Holy Guardian Angels Regional School in Reading. Orlando helped the group understand and embrace the importance of estate planning and planned giving. At the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania, we believe in planning not just for the present, but…
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