News
From time to time, The Catholic Foundation makes news – with significant grants, naming new trustees, making a contribution to the community, hosting events, or with exciting new funding initiatives. Our goal with press releases, letters to the editor, and other media visibility, is to increase awareness of the Foundation, communicate our mission, and invite broader, deeper participation in the funding and good works of The Catholic Foundation. Samples of news coverage can be accessed from the links below:
News Releases
June 30, 2008
20 DALLAS-AREA EDUCATORS, FACULTY RECEIVE $500 WORK OF HEART AWARDS FROM THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION
June 17, 2008
READING & RADIO RESOURCE, CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE PARTNER TO PROVIDE AUDIO BOOKS FOR DIOCESAN SCHOOLS IN DALLAS
June 12, 2008
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION SURPRISES DALLAS-AREA TEACHERS, STAFF WITH END OF YEAR ‘THANK YOU’
April 28, 2008
OPEN CALL: NORTH TEXAS ARTISTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE THIRD ANNUAL CATHOLIC FOUNDATION PLAZA ARTS COMPETITION
April 28, 2008
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $676,000 GIVEN TO DALLAS-AREA SCHOOLS, CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
April 3, 2008
SPRING ARRIVES WITH HONORS FOR DALLAS-AREA TEACHERS, STAFF RECEIVING "WORK OF HEART" CASH AWARDS
March 10, 2008
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION BESTOWS ANNUAL AWARD TO DALLAS INVESTOR, HUMANITARIAN J. OLIVER MCGONIGLE
March 5, 2008
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION PRESENTS 20 DALLAS-AREA EDUCATORS, STAFF WITH “WORK OF HEART” CASH AWARDS
February 22, 2008
DALLAS-AREA EDUCATORS, STAFF RECEIVE SURPRISE HOLIDAY GIFT WITH “WORK OF HEART” AWARDS FROM THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION
February 6, 2008
ON BOARD: THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION WELCOMES FOUR NEW TRUSTEES
January 20, 2008
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION TO BESTOW ANNUAL AWARD TO DALLAS INVESTOR, HUMANITARIAN J. OLIVER MCGONIGLE
November 07, 2007
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $700,000 GIVEN TO 2007 FALL/WINTER GRANT RECIPIENTS
September 2007
ANONYMOUS FAMILY COMMITS TO THIRD YEAR OF WORK OF HEART AWARDS, BRINGING EXPECTED TOTAL OF $390,000 IN AWARDS SINCE 2005
April 10, 2007
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN $695,000 IN GRANTS TO DALLAS AREA ORGANIZATIONS
February 2, 2007
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
January 07, 2007
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $760,000 GRANTS TO METROPLEX SCHOOLS
Texas Catholic Letters
August 21, 2008
Sister Gloria Cain, SSND, Superintendant of Schools, Diocese of Dallas
Work of Heart
August 6, 2008
Ms. Giselle Antoni, President/CEO, Big Thought
Arts Learning Experiences
July 24, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schmidt
Scholarship Funding
July 9, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walker
Donor Advised Funds
June 20, 2008
Ms. Heather Steczko, Mission Possible Distribution Committee
Mission Possible
June 12, 2008
Ms. Diana Pham, St. Pius X, Mr. Robert Haaser, Cistercian Preparatory, Mrs. Sandra Theiss
Work of Heart Grand Award Winners
April 30, 2008
Sister Margaret Ann Moser, President, Ursuline Academy
The Capital Campaign for the new French Family Math and Science Building
April 7, 2008
Sister Adelaide Bocanegra
Renovations to St. Joseph's Residence
April 3, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wolfe
Charitable gift planning
March 5, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mitchell
Catholic Foundation website
February 24, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Mangelsdorf
26th Annual Catholic Foundation Award Dinner
February 21, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hearn
Award Nominees
February 7, 2008
Rev. Monsignor Thomas W. Weinzapfel
St. Pius X School
January 11, 2008
Mr. Tom Codd
New trustee of the Board
December 27, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. James Hotchkiss
The Catholic Foundation, grant making and the need for the Foundation to grow
December 14, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. David Walker, Dallas
Gifts to unrestricted fund
November 30, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Harrison, Dallas
Year-end giving and IRA charitable rollover
November 15, 2007
Mr. Frank Santoni, Catholic Campus Ministry, Southern Methodist University, Dallas
Fall grant recipient
October 25, 2007
Mrs. Cathy Vance, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Dallas
The Catholic Foundation Fall Grant Ceremony
October 17, 2007
Mr. Kabul Singh, Good Shepherd Catholic School, Garland
Work of Heart Award winner
October 4, 2007
Mrs. Donna Butzberger , Dallas Vocation Guild, Dallas
Supporting the community
September 21, 2007
Professor Jeffery N. Pennell, Richard H. Clark Professor of Law, Emory University,
Atlanta, Georgia
Advisors Series
September 07, 2007
Mr. Mike Marotta, Principal, St. Augustine Catholic School, Dallas
Work of Heart Award program
August 24, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. William Brundige, Dallas
Charitable Gift Funds
August 10, 2007
Rev. Jeremy Myers, St. Mary Parish, Sherman
Groundbreaking for new parish church
July 27, 2007
Deacon Dave Obergfell, Parish Administrator, St. Edward?s Parish, Dallas
Grant applications
July 13, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Tebben Frisco
Welcome to North Texas and an introduction to The Catholic Foundation
June 29, 2007
Mr. and Mrs Joe Fechtel, Dallas
Congratulations on anniversary and thanks for years of support
June 15, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stewart, Frisco
Donor advised charitable gift funds
June 1, 2007
Ms. Terra Rickman, St. Mark Catholic School, 8th Grade, Plano
Congratulations to 8th grad graduates
May 18, 2007
Mr. Brian Ouellette, Principal, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Dallas
Congratulations on fundraising program and the needs of inner city schools
May 04, 2007
Mrs. Marty Ray, Professor of Art. Northlake College, Irving
Catholic Foundation Plaza Art Competition
The Catholic Foundation Grants 2007*
* Does not include Grants from Donor Advised Funds
BIG THOUGHT - $21,200
Arts Learning Experiences in 4 Diocesan Schools
CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY/SMU - $15,000
Justice Education Program
CATHOLIC CHARITIES - $22,069
Establishment of Outreach Center at Good Shepherd Parish in Garland
CATHOLIC PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE - $10,000
Funding for Project Gabriel & GEMS Program
CHILDREN?S EDUCATION FUND - $19,180
Catholic School Tuition Assistance Fund
CISTERCIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL - $50,000
Renovation of One Senior Classroom
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL - $58,000
Replace HVAC Units in the Main School Building
JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL - $30,000
Energy Conservation Project
LOW BIRTH WEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CENTER - $37,500
Salary for Development Director & Program Expansion
MOUNT CARMEL CENTER - $50,000
Replace Windows and Upgrade HVAC
READING & RADIO RESOURCE - $7,600
Establish Audio Recording Seed Library for use by Diocesan Schools
ST. CECILIA SCHOOL ? $25,000
Furnishings for 4 Classrooms & 2 Reception Areas; Paint Hallways & Cafeteria
SANTA CLARA CATHOLIC ACADEMY - $75,000
Continuation of Literacy Program
ST. EDWARD PARISH - $24,380
Install Fire Alarm System & Building Demolition
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH - $30,000
New Roof for Sanctuary & Parish Hall
ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE CHURCH - $26,000
Install Video Security System
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH - $25,000
Repair Sanctuary Roof
SAN JUAN DIEGO MISSION - $100,000
Replace Roof on Building Used for Mass
DIVINE MERCY OF OUR LORD PARISH - $75,000
Parking lot expansion
THE PINES CATHOLIC CAMP - $60,000
Purchase two passenger buses
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL - $50,000
Renovation of upper school restrooms
ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY SCHOOL - $40,000
SMARTBoards, laptops and projectors
THE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL - $36,730
Campus security improvements
LA PROMESA FOUNDATION/GUADALUPE RADIO NETWORK - $30,000
Operating expenses for start-up
PRINCE OF PEACE COMMUNITY SCHOOL - $20,000
Update Montessori lab/replace stage curtain
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL - $1,900
Repair drainage system/portable building
ST. MONICA SCHOOL - $36,000
Two mobile computer labs/new server
Grants from the Foundation’s Restricted Funds totaling $42,774:
CHILDREN’S EDUCATION FUND - $25,820
Catholic School Tuition Assistance Fund
MOUNT ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL - $5,000
Tuition Assistance
MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE - $2,000
Science & Biology Programs in Diocesan Schools
BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL - $5,000
Tuition Assistance
GRAND PRAIRIE WELLNESS CENTER - $4,954
Medical Equipment & Supplies
The Catholic Foundation Grants 2006
* Does not include Grants from Donor Advised Funds
BISHOP DUNNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL - $25,000
Construction of a Community Center/Athletic Field House
CATHOLIC CHARITIES/MARILLAC SOCIAL CENTER - $13,407
Computer Technology Update
CHILDREN’S EDUCATION FUND - $50,000
Catholic School Tuition Assistance Fund
DIVINE MERCY OF OUR LORD CHURCH - $60,000
Parish Construction Assistance
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL (Grand Prairie) - $48,508
Replace Roof on the School Building
LOW BIRTH WEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CENTER - $15,000
Funding to Complete New Building
MONTSERRAT JESUIT RETREAT HOUSE - $50,000
Interior Furnishings for Edmund Campion Hall
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL - $3,000
Purchase of New Freezer
NUESTRA SENORA DEL PILAR CHURCH - $50,000
Pews for New Church
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CHURCH - $3,000
New Roof for Rectory
SACRED HEART CHURCH (Rowlett) - $30,000
Assistance to Purchase 25-Passenger Bus
ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH - $80,000
New Rectory
ST. CECILIA PARISH - $20,000
Repair & Restore Gymnasium Floor
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH (Lancaster) - $50,000
Expansion of Entry Area of Church
ST. MARY OF CARMEL SCHOOL - $61,000
Air Conditioning & Heating Repairs, Salary Assistance and Reading Program
ST. PHILIP SCHOOL - $25,000
Computer Lab Hardware and Software
UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS - $60,000/Matching
Energy Conservation Project – Phase I
WHITE ROSE WOMEN’S CENTER - $35,000
Salary Assistance for Executive Director
BIG THOUGHT - $20,700
Arts Learning Experiences in four Diocesan Schools (Immaculate Conception, St. Augustine, Santa Clara and St. Cecilia)
CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRIES/SMU - $15,000
“Young Adult Theological Initiative”
COLLINS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (CORSICANA) - $42,500
Updates and renovations to the parish/school gym
DIOCESAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE - $20,250
Reading & Literacy Program at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School and professional development for teachers
DIOCESAN OFFICE OF EVANGELIZATION - $8,000 to s
Subsidize parish participation in RENEW Program
GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL (GARLAND) - $45,000
A new science lab
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL - $6,000
Purchase 18 teacher desks
MOUNT CARMEL CENTER & MONASTERY – $8,000
HVAC for staff apartments and a $50,000 matching grant to be used for major repairs and renovations
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL - $10,705
Bathroom improvements, new drain spouts and an irrigation system
PRINCE OF PEACE SCHOOL (PLANO) - $25,000
Mobile computer lab
ST. ANN PARISH - $10,000
Audio equipment
SANTA CLARA CATHOLIC ACADEMY - $45,000
Support of its literacy program
ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX SCHOOL - $50,000
Replace classroom furniture
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL (RICHARDSON) - $45,000
Science classroom infrastructure
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL (WAXAHACHIE) - $75,000
Renovations to the school kitchen
UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS - $10,000
Support of 50th anniversary activities
ST. PIUS X SCHOOL - $5,000
Support of At Risk Program
Grants from the Foundation’s Restricted Funds totaling $50,000:
ST. PIUS X SCHOOL - $30,000
At Risk Program from the Emma Louise Buhrer Endowment Fund
GRAND PRAIRIE WELLNESS CENTER - $5,359.19 from the Stubbs Foundation Fund and $14,640.81 from Jane & Henry Neuhoff Fund
Support of the Family Medical Clinic and purchase of medical equipment and supplies.