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  • Parish LifeAs the foundation that represents all Catholics within the Diocese of Evansville, The Catholic Foundation will seek to perpetuate and build upon the relationships within our parishes to better serve our collective mission as a faith focused family of believers at all parishes within the diocese.
  • Catholic EducationAs a Catholic community, we will seek to be wholly supportive of our Catholic educational efforts, supporting initiatives that make Catholic education a hallmark of the diocese; with a culture of teaching and learning directed toward spiritual, personal, and professional success.
  • Social ServicesAs a central and essential element of our faith, as a foundation we seek to practice our Catholic social beliefs by being impactful for those in most need.
  • VocationsFinancially supporting the education and efficacy of our seminarians, and creating a broader awareness of the religious life within our diocese.

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Fr. Harold Hammerstein, O.S.B. Endowment

Maintenance, continuation and enhancement of St. Benedict Cathedral. Evansville, Indiana, its buildings programs and activities.

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Fr. James Blessinger Corpus Christi Church Endowment

Maintenance and improvements for the Corpus Christi Catholic Church buildings and the purchase of items as needed for liturgical celebrations at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Evansville, Indiana.

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Fr. Jerry Ziliak SVD Scholarship Endowment

To provide a scholarship for undergarduate or graduate students from the Evansville Diocese studying for the priesthood or religious life particularyin missionary work

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Fr. John Lefler Fund for Holy Name Catholic Church

Training youth leaders, song leaders, and CCD teachers to serve Holy Name Parish.

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Fr. John Schipp Old Cathedral Library Preservation Endowment

To be used exclusively to maintain and preserve the Brute’ library currently housed at the St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Vincennes, Indiana.

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Fr. Kenneth Herr Good Shepherd Church Endowment

Maintenance and beautification of the Good Shepherd Church building, Evansville, Indiana.

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Fr. Kenneth Herr Reitz Memorial High School Endowment

Tuition assistance for students attending Reitz Memorial High School, Evansville, Indiana.

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Fr. Kenneth Herr St Boniface Church Endowment

Maintenance and beautification of the St. Boniface Church building, Evansville, Indiana.

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Fr. Kenneth Herr St Rupert Church Endowment

Maintenance and beautification of the St. Rupert Church building (Red Brush), Newburgh, Indiana.

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The Catholic Foundation of Southwestern Indiana P.O. Box 4169 4200 North Kentucky Avenue Evansville, IN 47724-0169
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