Grateful in Greenville
Ken Lehman is a builder. He built a good life for his family. He built a successful career. And, he also has a reputation as a builder through a special hobby — and it doesn’t take long for Ken to…
Family, Faith, and Generosity
Rev. Ernest J. Bernott May 10, 1922 - May 13, 2020 Legacies tend to have a thing or two in common, such as being carried over from an earlier time or having an enduring nature. Both seem suitable to Father…
Driving FORE a Family Fund
Back in 1989, John Kandra Sr. wanted to begin the tradition of a family golf outing since all six of his children played golf. His hope was to create an annual event that would always bring his children together, even…
Inspiring the Next Generation of Generous Hearts
Patrick and Alissa Mullally believe the adage “to whom much is given, much will be required,” a lesson they learned from their parents as well as scripture (Luke 12:48). As children, Patrick and Alissa witnessed their parents being generous by…
A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR June 2021
Dear Friends, If the word “unprecedented” best reflects 2020, the word “pivot” may top the list for 2021. As we conclude the first year of our strategic plan, the Catholic Foundation has made several significant pivots over the past year…
Collaboration for All God’s Children
Made in God’s image and likeness is a common refrain in Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body teachings, an inspiring reminder that we are all beloved children of God. To instill this fundamental belief in the hearts and…
A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Friends, Having recently celebrated my 6-month anniversary here at the Catholic Foundation, I cannot tell you how many people have asked me some version of the question, “What does the foundation actually do?” Good question. My most concise answer is that we…
Sacrifice is a Gift
Daniel Rangel’s voice can be heard above his third-grade classmates every morning as they recite the ¡Sí, Se Puede pledge at San Juan Diego Academy: “I am a student at San Juan Diego Academy. I am faithful, responsible, respectful, and…
A Shared Experience in Galilee
In September 2019, Deacon Noah Thelen was looking forward to a much-anticipated year at Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois. His seminarian class would be spending two months in the Holy Land and partaking in a canonical…