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

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

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

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

To hear of William (Bill) and Mary Maselko’s deep conviction for their faith is to be truly inspired. Their Catholic roots run deep. To hear of William (Bill) and Mary Maselko’s deep conviction to their faith is to be truly inspired. Bill and Mary’s Catholic roots run deep. They both attended Catholic high schools and...Read More

“I’ve been very blessed, and I feel it’s my obligation to give something back,” said John Balch. For him these are more than words. They express a way of life. Aside from his time at University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Mr. Balch is a lifelong resident of Cumberland, Maryland. He has been President of...Read More

CCFMD Endowment Funds Enable St. Anthony’s Place to ‘Say Yes’ to Community Needs in Cumberland. Funds setup through the Catholic Community Foundation, such as The Balch Family Endowment Fund for St. Anthony Place, are providing much-needed financial support to the outreach center of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish in western Maryland’s Allegany County. Video...Read More

Scott Pawley is a 15-year-old freshman at Calvert Hall College High School whose motivation and care for others is an inspiration to us all. His mother, Mary, described his approach to life as, “He has a ‘why can’t we do this?’ attitude. ‘It has never been done before, but why can’t we try.’” It’s this...Read More