Joseph and Mary Simko never had any children of their own. But thanks to the Cementon couple’s generosity and strong Catholic faith, generations of children are getting the benefit of a Catholic education through the Joseph and Mary Simko Education Fund. “The church was the center of their lives; it really was,” recalled Mary Simko’s niece, Deborah A. Coles of Tamaqua. “Uncle Joe and Aunt Mary were very involved with…
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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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For Linda Lapos and Paul Wirth, a family endowment fund not only provides a heartfelt way to honor the memory of their parents, it also allows them to support Catholic causes close to their hearts for generations to come. “The Catholic Foundation has a great track record of securing the future for Catholic ministries,” Paul said. “We are proud to be a small part of it with our family endowment…
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