Category

Stories Of Giving

Learn about our endowment fund holders and the ministries they support through the Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

The Regina Cecilia Jenkins Memorial Endowment Fund

When those who knew her speak of Regina “Jean” Jenkins, their voice invariably begins to quiver from the raw emotion the story this remarkable woman’s life evokes. David Jenkins, her son, spoke to us at length about Jean, her incredible life, and his family endowment fund that her life inspired, a fund that is honoring...
Read More

The Sparr Family Endowment for Catholic Education Fund

The legacy of the Sparr family is woven deeply into the fabric of St. Stephen Parish and School in Kingsville, where generations have been baptized, married, and educated. Now, through the newly established Sparr Family Endowment for Catholic Education Fund, this legacy will continue to make a difference in the lives of students at St....
Read More

The Smith and Wendelken Family Endowment Fund

oe and Kathy Smith were at a turning point in their philanthropy, a time for reflection, not only on their personal faith but also on the future of the Church. From a practical perspective, they recognized a need that struck at the heart of their family's faith journey—they needed priests to administer the sacraments now,...
Read More

The Monsignor FitzGerald Fund for the Apostleship of the Sea

In 2013, Reverend Monsignor John FitzGerald took a visionary step that would create a lasting impact on the Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. A devoted Navy Chaplain for nearly 30 years – who retired with a rank of Captain – Monsignor FitzGerald understood the unique challenges faced by seafarers.
Read More

THE B. LARRY AND CATHERINE H. JENKINS TRUST FUND

There is something particularly unique and inspiring about a young man choosing the path to the priesthood. As Deacon Franz Belleza, who is currently a seminarian at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary…
Read More

THE MARILYN H. REINHARDT ENDOWMENT FUND and THE NELLIE AGNES ARNOLD SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND

As household budgets become tighter and tighter, many families are left unable to afford a Catholic education for their children. Thankfully, the Catholic Community Foundation has a number of funds established with…
Read More

THE MARY RETTALIATA & THE ST. JOHN NEUMANN ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Funds within the Catholic Community Foundation are not only dedicated to the formation of the intellect, but also development of the spirituality that leads to a more faith-filled life…
Read More
The St. Clement Parish Endowment Fund

THE ST. CLEMENT PARISH ENDOWMENT FUND

Several endowments within the Catholic Community Foundation support many ministries and programs devoted to feeding the hungry. A focus on one such ministry gives a true sense…
Read More

THE JACKIE KINZLER MEMORIAL FUND

A major factor in the exceptionalism of a Catholic school education is the level of academic excellence and proficiency among the teachers found in the schools of our Archdiocese...
Read More

EMMETT AND AUDREY FULL FAMILY ENDOWMENT FOR EVANGELIZATION

For many of us, when something in our lives brings us fulfillment, we make a point of sharing it with others. This is certainly the case for Dr. Emmett Full. For many of us, when something in our lives brings us fulfillment we make a point of sharing it with others. This is certainly the...
Read More
1 2 3