Bishop’s Angels are special individuals who annually designate a contribution to support the general operation of the Catholic Foundation and the Providential Care Fund, a fund that allows the Bishop to identify – and respond to – a specific cause at a time of need.
A gift to the Bishop’s Angels annual giving fund can be made in one or multiple installments, including making a transfer from one’s Donor Advised Fund. Supporters of this fund are part of its namesake’s giving society, The Bishop’s Angels Society.
Then and Now
1999
Inaugural Angels
2023
Angels
Giving Levels
There are two Bishop’s Angels giving levels.
Angel – $2,500 annually
Archangel – $5,000 annually
The Bishop’s Angels Impact
For over twenty years the Bishop’s Angels have been the cornerstone in raising awareness of the Catholic Foundation’s mission and impact. With a gift to the Bishop’s Angels annual giving program, you will join like-minded donors in building a culture of generosity, funding vibrant ministries, and strengthening our Catholic community today, tomorrow, and forever.
Bishop’s Angels Society Amenities
- Catholic Foundation brand mark lapel pin
- Recognition as a Bishop’s Angel in the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan annual report
- Invitation to annual donor appreciation event
- Invitation from Bishop Walkowiak to special diocesan church liturgies and events
- Yearly, the Mass of the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angel will be said in honor of all Bishop’s Angels
The Providential Care Fund
Founded in 2020, the Providential Care Fund provides Bishop Walkowiak and future bishops the ability to identify, and be able to respond to specific causes in a time of need. The Bishop’s Angel’s support of this fund is a tremendous blessing, both to the Bishop and to the grant recipients.
In 2024, the Catholic Foundation presented $92,510 in grants to eight nonprofit organizations. These grants will train leaders in our parishes, enable new educational opportunities, promote worship and community, and supply everyday essentials for those in need. Each project is meeting the diverse needs of individuals and families from all walks of life.