Stories Of Giving

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. Stephen School for years to come.Read More

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, and their children and grandchildren would need them in the future too.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

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

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 colleges. Married in 1984, they have been members of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ellicott City since 1995.Mary said, “Over the years, we have participated in many ministries and parish projects that have helped us and our children not only deepen our love of...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 the Catholic Community Foundation for nearly 10 years. In addition, he has been deeply involved in community efforts in Cumberland, helping build a new YMCA and a new hospital campus there. Furthermore, in 2017, he and Roslyn, his wife of 48 years established The Balch...Read More