Dear Friends, Would you say you are confident in your understanding of the Catholic giving ecosystem here in West Michigan? Do you know how the Foundation partners with parishes, schools, and the diocese? If you think it is confusing, you’re not alone. Let me begin…

Most Reverend Robert J. Rose 1930 - 2022 The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan celebrates the life and mourns the death of its founding bishop, Most Reverend Robert J. Rose, at the age of 92. The Lord called him home…

God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor. 9:7) This time of year, it’s customary to begin making plans for the new year to feel happy and accomplished in the year ahead. Yet, it’s hard to dispute that one of the…

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…

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…