Across the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the spirit of stewardship and community is reflected in 84 parish-support endowment funds, held within the Archdiocese’s Catholic Community Foundation. Over their lifetimes, these funds have provided more than $10 million in distributions, sustaining parish communities, ministries, and missions for generations. Each fund tells a story of foresight and faith....Read More
For Marcella “Marcy” Mandello Woodworth, language was never just an academic pursuit; it was a defining thread woven through her life. Her husband, Archie, recalls her deep connection to St. Mary’s Schools in Annapolis. “She was very strong in her feelings for St. Mary’s,” he said. “She felt she got a really good education there...Read More
When William “Bill” Duffy opened an email from the Catholic Community Foundation in the summer of 2025, he didn’t expect it would lead him to reexamine his legacy of faith. That message introduced him to My Catholic Will, the CCF’s new planned-giving platform, designed to make it easy for donors to create a will and,...Read More
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 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
Joe 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
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
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
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
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
