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

November 11, 2011
DR. MONICA HERRERA, DR. JOSE RIVERA HOST RECEPTION WITH BISHOP KEVIN FARRELL IN HONOR OF THE JETHSUBY SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION

November 1, 2011
LARGER-THAN-LIFE WINNING ARTWORK BY REBECCA GUY UNVEILED AT 6TH ANNUAL CATHOLIC FOUNDATION PLAZA ART DEDICATION IN DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT

September 13, 2011
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION PROVIDES ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL WITH $18,700 GRANT FOR BRAND NEW TEXTBOOKS TO KICK OFF THE SCHOOL YEAR

June 1, 2011
MORE THAN $897,000 GRANTED TO DALLAS-AREA ORGANIZATIONS

March 1, 2011
LOCAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED FOR DEDICATION, COMMITMENT

March 1, 2011
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION WELCOMES 10 NEW MEMBERS TO ADVISORY COUNCIL

March 1, 2011
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION HONORS MARY TEMPLETON WITH 2011 CATHOLIC FOUNDATION AWARD FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY

February 1, 2011
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBERS, NEW CHAIRMAN ON BOARD OF TRUSTEES

February 1, 2011
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION'S R. MICHAEL GEORGE ELECTED 2011 GREATER DALLAS AFP PRESIDENT

December 1, 2010
LOCAL SCHOOLS, CHURCHES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BENEFIT FROM MORE THAN $638,000 IN GRANTS FROM THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION

December 1, 2010
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION SPREADS HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

October 15, 2010
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION UNVEILS WINNING ARTIST, DEDICATES GIFT OF HUGE PUBLIC ART AT CULMINATION OF FIFTH ANNUAL CATHOLIC FOUNDATION PLAZA ARTIST COMPETITION

September 30, 2010
CATHOLIC FOUNDATION KICKS OFF SIXTH YEAR OF WORK OF HEART PROGRAM

September 1, 2010
THE JETHSUBY FUND OF THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION AWARDS FIRST ROUND OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL HISPANIC STUDENTS

August 1, 2010
CATHOLIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SIXTH YEAR OF WORK OF HEART AWARD PROGRAM HONORING CATHOLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES

July 1, 2010
NORTH TEXAS PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN FIFTH ANNUAL CATHOLIC FOUNDATION PLAZA ARTISTS COMPETITION

June 15, 2010
THE JETHSUBY FUND OF THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION PRESENTS MARTIN VALVERDE

June 3, 2010
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION HOSTS FIRST LEGACY CIRCLE DINNER HONORING FOUNDATION’S DONORS

June 1, 2010
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION CLOSES THE SCHOOL YEAR HONORING DEDICATED EDUCATORS

April 1, 2010
MORE THAN $25,000 RAISED BY HISPANIC COMMUNITY IN ONE NIGHT TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

February 1, 2010
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES FIRST “WORK OF HEART” AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR 2010

Texas Catholic Letters

June 15, 2011
Sister Gloria Cain
Superintendent of Catholic Schools Golden Jubilee Celebration

May 12, 2011
Rev. Joseph Nguyen
2011 Spring Grant Ceremony

April 14, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. John Miller
Assisting in Carrying out Your Goals

March 4, 2011
Ms. Lauren Marsan
The Catholic Foundation Scholar for 2011

February 4, 2011
Mr. Walt Mannari
Catholic Foundation Award Dinner Videos

January 21, 2011
Mr. Dan Quill, Principal, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School
Catholic Schools Week Mass Invitation

November 25, 2010
Rev. Jeremy Meyers, St. Mary's Church
Giving Thanks for Blessings

October 29, 2010
Mr. Thomas Blackwell
Catholic Foundation Advisor Series

October 1, 2010
Ms. Veletta Lill
The Catholic Foundation Plaza Annual Artist Competition

September 3, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. Alan McAdams
Supporting the Foundation's Mission

August 13, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Craig
Craig Family Scholarship Endowment Fund

The Catholic Foundation Grants Spring 2011*

* Does not include Grants from Donor Advised Funds

All Saints Catholic Church – $8,154
New Sound System (with additional funding provided by the Roper Fund)

Christ the King Catholic Church – $25,000
Construction of New Parish Center

Diocesan Catholic Schools Office – $40,000
Funding for Strategic Plan “Mission of Excellence for Catholic Schools”

Epiphany Mission – $37,500
Painting of Church Interior and Exterior and New Cabinets in Sacristy

Good Shepherd Catholic School – $100,000
Replace Roof on School

Holy Trinity Catholic School – $12,604
Renovation of Girls’ Restroom (with additional funding provided by the William & Mary Jane Jaspersen Fund)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School – $55,000
Renovations and Improvements in Kitchen, Cafeteria and Student Restrooms

Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary – $60,000
Replacement of Air Conditioning and Heating System

Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Vietnamese Church – $20,000
Furniture for CCD Meeting Rooms and Social Center

St. Augustine Catholic Church – $16,500
Repair Courtyard at Entrance of Church

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic School – $7,089
Installation of New Fire Alarm System (with additional funding provided by the Osborne Family Fund)

Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy – $65,000
New Textbooks and Classroom Resource Materials

St. Luke Catholic School – $35,880
Curriculum Updates With additional funding provided by the Dorothy Irving Memorial Fund

St. Philip Catholic School – $32,000
Replace Fire Alarm System (with additional funding provided by the Louise Buhrer Endowment Fund)

Zero to Five Funders’ Collaborative – $25,000
“Together We Learn” Program with Catholic Charities

Holy Family of Nazareth School – $35,000
Tuition Assistance (Funding provided by the Dorothy Irving Memorial Fund)

St. Joseph’s Residence – $208,090
Phase II Building Expansion (Funding provided by Victoria & Leon Gulczynskin Memorial Fund – $194,459, and the Olga Faye Harper Senior Citizens Fund – $13,631)

The Catholic Foundation Grants Fall 2010*

* Does not include Grants from Donor Advised Funds

BIG THOUGHT – $30,000
Enrichment Programming in 5 Diocesan Schools

CATHOLIC CHARITIES – $10,618
Support of Elderly Services Program (Funded in part by the Emma Louise Buhrer Endowment Fund & Olga Fay Harper Senior Citizen Fund)

CATHOLIC PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE – $15,000
Support & Expansion of Hispanic Ministry

CHILDREN’S EDUCATION FUND – $75,000
Catholic School Tuition Assistance

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ACTION – $9,240
“Kids Eat Free” Summer Lunch Program

DIOCESE OF DALLAS MINISTRIES OFFICE – $12,400
“Catholics Come Home for Christmas”

HEROIC MEDIA – $15,000
Support of Spring 2011 Call for Help Campaign in DFW Market

PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $25,000
Roof Repairs/Gym & Las Mercedes Meeting Room

ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC CHURCH – $100,000
Construction of New Church – Phase III

ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $38,824
New Math & Religion Textbooks

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH (Waxahachie) – $16,698
Mold Remediation in Pre-School Building

ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $65,000
Mold Remediation in Pre-School Building

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH (Garland) – $42,152
Renovation of Curran Hall

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH (Grand Prairie) – $22,000
New Pews & Kneelers in Sanctuary

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS – $10,000
Marketing Materials for Seminarian Scholarship Fund

WORK OF HEART PROGRAM – $25,000
Spring 2011 Awards

CATHOLIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARS AWARDS (2011) – $8,000

CATHOLIC FOUNDATION AWARDEE CHARITY (2011) – $10,000

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS (2011-12) – $60,000

The Catholic Foundation Grants Spring 2010*

* Does not include Grants from Donor Advised Funds

COLLINS CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $20,000
Bathroom Makeover for Middle School and Primary School

GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $54,000
Replace HVAC In School

GRAND PRAIRIE WELLNESS CENTER – $11,835
Support of Dental Program

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH – $61,500
Digital Sound System for New Sanctuary

HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL – $10,000
Tuition Assistance, Smart Boards and Teacher Training

JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL – $20,347
Replace Library and Cafeteria Furniture

JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL – $10,000
Mobile Media Stations for Classrooms

MARY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY – $20,000
Renovation of Parish Hall

NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF DALLAS – $13,206
Funding Assistance for Community-Based Vocational Training Program

PASTORAL REFLECTIONS INSTITUTE – $10,000
Creation of Office and Website

SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHRIST PARISH – $50,000
Phone/Sound System and AV for Classrooms and New Parish Hall

SANTA CLARA OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY – $1,161
Tuition Assistance

ST. ALPHONSA CHURCH - $20,000
Pews, Kneelers & Sound System for Church; Chairs, Sound System and Lighting for Gym/Hall

ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH - KAUFMAN – $25,000
Furnishings for Parish Center Addition

ST. ELIZABETH CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $75,000
Replace School Roof

ST. MARY OF CARMEL SCHOOL – $38,000
Replace Flooring in Gym

ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL-SHERMAN – $30,000

ST. MONICA CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $20,000
Renovation of Library Media Center

ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $15,000
Update Computer Lab

ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $25,000
Purchase New Math and Religion Textbooks

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $20,000
Renovate Upper School Restrooms

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY EVANGELIZATION TEAM – $10,000
Subsidized Cost of Teen Program - Training and Stipend for Two Interns

ZERO to FIVE FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE – $50,000

The Catholic Foundation Grants Fall/Winter 2009*

* Does not include Grants from Donor Advised Funds

CATHOLIC CONFERENCE & FORMATION CENTER – $15,000
New Parking Area

CATHOLIC CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER – $10,000
Establishment of Pregnancy Center

CATHOLIC PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE – $5,000
Abortion AfterCare-Healing Ministry

CHILDREN’S EDUCATION FUND – $75,000
Catholic School Tuition Assistance Fund

DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER – $10,000
Student Matinee Performances for Students in 3 Diocesan Schools

DALLAS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM – $14,500
Workshops for Catholic School Teachers; Scholarships for Students

GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH – $50,000
Replace HVAC in Church, School & Office

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH – $50,000
Construction of New Sanctuary

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $6,500
Tuition Assistance

MOUNT CARMEL CENTER – $40,000
Dormitory Restoration Project

MOUNT ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $7,500
Fine Arts Enrichment Program

MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE – $15,000
Science Education Programs in 15 Diocesan Schools

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CENTER OF DALLAS, INC. – $5,000
Training Materials for New Teachers

ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $43,000
Update Computer Technology

ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC CHURCH – $100,000
Construction of New Church

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH – $25,000
Parking Lot Improvements

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH – $1,000 (NO CERTIFICATE)
Purchase of a Copier

ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH – $15,000
Replacement of Pews & Kneelers in Church

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH – $15,500
Replacement of Audio System in Sanctuary

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $30,000
Construction of a Content Mastery Program Classroom

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL – $30,000
Salary Subsidy for Full-Time Therapist

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS – $15,000
Science Equipment

URSULINE ACADEMY – $20,000
Equipment for World Language Labs in French Family Center

ZERO TO FIVE FUNDERS’ COLLABORATIVE – $40,000
Catholic Charities “Together We Learn” Immersion Program for Parents & Children at San Juan Diego Church

CATHOLIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARS’ AWARDS (2010) – $ 8,000

CATHOLIC FOUNDATION AWARDEE CHARITY (2010) – $10,000

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS (2010-11) – $60,000

WORK OF HEART PROGRAM (Spring 2010 Awards) – $15,000

The Catholic Foundation Grants Spring 2009*

* Does not include Grants from Donor Advised Funds

BISHOP DUNNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $20,000
Tuition Assistance

BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL – $25,000
Construction of Three New Science Labs

CATHOLIC SOCIETY OF ST. BASIL – $7,000
Organizational Funding

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE – Diocese of Dallas – $75,000
Funding for Communications and Marketing Plan

DIVINE MERCY OF OUR LORD CHURCH – $60,000
Purchase & Installation of Two Portable Buildings

THE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL – $25,000
Replace Cooling Tower in Central HVAC System

HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL – $20,000
Purchase SMARTboards, MP3 Players & Textbooks

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH (Corsicana) – $25,000
Construction of Church Annex

LOW BIRTH WEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CENTER – $20,000
Support of Therapeutic Preschool Program

NORTH DALLAS SHARED MINISTRIES – $12,000
Replacement of Two Heating Units & Purchase of One Additional Unit

PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $10,000
Technology Infrastructure Upgrade

ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH (Kaufman) – $28,000
Replace Pews & Chairs in Church

ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $20,000
Tuition Assistance

SANTA CLARA OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY – $20,000
Tuition Assistance /Operational Expenses

ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH – $45,495
Replace Church Doors & Stabilize Rose Window

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL (Waxahachie) – $70,000
Addition of Two Classrooms

ST. MARY MALANKARA CATHOLIC CHURCH – $30,000
Exterior Renovation and Interior Remodeling of New Church Building

ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $40,000
Salary Assistance for Development Director for One Year

FALL 2009 WORK OF HEART AWARDS – $25,000

Additional grants totaling $89,127 from Restricted Funds at The Catholic Foundation have also been made.

EMMA LOUISE BUHRER ENDOWMENT FUND

BISHOP DUNNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $8,275
Tuition Assistance

ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $5,000
Tuition Assistance

ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $19,709
Tuition Assistance

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL (Sherman) – $5,000
Tuition Assistance

SANTA CLARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $19,709
Tuition Assistance

JANE & HENRY NEUHOFF FUND FOR THE POOR & NEEDY

ST. JOSEPH’S RESIDENCE – $20,000

CATHERINE O’CONNELL & CHARLES SCHULZE ENDOWMENT FUND

BISHOP DUNNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $11,434
Tuition Assistance

The Catholic Foundation Grants 2008*

* Does not include Grants from Donor Advised Funds

Grants from the Foundation’s Unrestricted Funds totaling $1,114,571:

BIG THOUGHT – $33,000
Arts Learning Experiences in 6 Diocesan Schools

BISHOP DUNNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $44,000
Update Fire Monitoring System

CATHOLIC CHARITIES – $20,000
Support of Elderly & Family Assistance Services Division

CHILDREN’S EDUCATION FUND – $50,000
Catholic School Tuition Assistance Fund

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ACTION – $1,652
&ldqou;Kids Eat Free” Summer Lunch Program w/St. Ann Parish in Coppell

DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER – $7,500
Student Matinee Performances for Students in 3 Diocesan Schools

THE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL – $35,000
Improvement of Access Road and Parking Lot

HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH PARISH – $45,000
Replace HVAC System and Restroom Renovations

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH – $57,450
Replace Computers & Update Technology

JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL – $25,000
Redesign Website to Include Alumni Component

LA PROMESA FOUNDATION/GUADALUPE RADIO NETWORK – $20,000
Update Broadcasting Equipment

LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR TEXAS (LIFT) – $10,925
ESL for Two Parishes

MARY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC CHURCH – $40,000
Renovation Phase II: Building Ministries Kitchen

MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE – $9,900
Science Education Programs in 12 Diocesan Schools

NOTRE DAME SCHOOL – $10,000
Update Computers & Software

OUR LADY OF ANGELS PARISH – $45,000
Salary of Adult Faith Formation Coordinator

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL – $35,000
Foundation & Drainage Repairs

THE PINES CATHOLIC CAMP – $25,000
Master Plan for Campgrounds

SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHINESE PARISH – $40,000
Construction of Multi-Purpose Building to Include a Parish Hall & Rectory

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL – $60,000
Replace Roof & Floor in Gym

ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH – $18,000
Replace Windows in Rectory & Office Building

ST. ELIZABETH CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $35,000
Update Technology Labs

ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH (Lancaster) – $10,000
Assistance with Clerestory Windows for New Chapel

ST. JOHN SCHOOL (Ennis) – $20,000
Update Computer Lab

ST. LUKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $65,625
Parking Lot Repair & Maintenance and Salary Assistance for Reading Resource Teacher

ST. MARY OF CARMEL SCHOOL – $54,424
Install New Roof & Video Surveillance Equipment

ST. MARY’S PARISH (Sherman) – $45,000
Pews for St. Anne’s Church

ST. MONICA SCHOOL – $30,000
Update Middle School Science Labs

ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE SCHOOL – $30,000
Outdoor Pavilion & Benches

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL – $25,000
Renovation of Upper School Restrooms

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS – $25,000
Replacement of Laboratory Exhaust Fans

URSULINE ACADEMY – $50,000
Construction of Science, Math & Technology Center

VITAE CARING FOUNDATION – $10,000
Support of Pro-Life TV Ad Campaign in DFW Market

2009 CATHOLIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARS AWARDS – $ 8,000

2009 CATHOLIC FOUNDATION AWARDEE CHARITY – $10,000

2009-10 CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS – $57,798

SPRING 2009 WORK OF HEART AWARDS – $6,297

Grants from the Foundation’s Restricted Funds totaling $252,615.37:

EMMA LOUISE BUHRER ENDOWMENT FUND

CATHOLIC CHARITIES – $110,000
Senior Citizen Transportation Program and Support of Elderly & Family Assistance Services

GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $5,000
Tuition Assistance

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL – $2,700
Tuition Assistance

SANTA CLARA CATHOLIC ACADEMY – $3,500
Tuition Assistance

ST. PIUS X SCHOOL – $7,125
Counseling Program

WORK OF HEART PROGRAM – $43,703
Catholic School Award Program for Fall Semester 2008 and Spring Semester 2009

JANE & HENRY NEUHOFF FUND

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ACTION – $3,945
“Kids Eat Free” Summer Lunch Program

ST. JOSEPH’S RESIDENCE – $10,000

ST. PATRICK CHURCH – $16,400
Refugee Outreach Program

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE – $3,000
Purchase Truck

SENIOR CITIZENS FUND

DIOCESAN MINISTRY TO PERSONS W/DISABILITIES – $30,000
Automatic Door Openers in Selected Parishes

R. CARDIS & GRACE DELEE STUBBS FOUNDATION

CATHOLIC CHARITIES – $1,422.74
Veterans’ Assistance

GRAND PRAIRIE WELLNESS CENTER – $5,617.63
Technology & Training Plan

CATHERINE O’CONNELL & CHARLES SCHULZE ENDOWMENT FUND

BISHOP DUNNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL – $4,000
Tuition Assistance

BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL – $4,000
Tuition Assistance

2009-2010 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS – $2,202
Tuition Assistance

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.