The Catholic Foundation (Dallas, TX)

We are excited to introduce more speakers for our complimentary Circle of Life Seminar on March 22! Next up: Two of our own, Anna LeBlanc and Michael George. They will be presenting “Charitable Legacy Planning” as they talk about connecting with your favorite causes, now and later. Learn more about the topics to be presented and all the speakers here: https://lnkd.in/gB9_NjGE Register here: https://lnkd.in/gtSStHmi

Vincentians who serve as the hands and feet of Christ as volunteer representatives of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas come in all shapes and sizes. Regardless of their stature, each stands tall and proud in service to others. Such is the story of our 42nd annual Catholic Foundation Award honoree, Hank Hermann. Honored for his pioneering work that involved coordinating governance practices for Conferences of the SvDP and conceptualizing what is today the St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy, Hank uses all the talents God has provided him. Whether you attended the 2025 Catholic Foundation Award Dinner or not, you're invited to watch the full evening video during which Hank was celebrated in word, music and video at a time and place of your choosing. During the evening, The Catholic Foundation also presented the 28th annual Hal Tehan Scholar Award to Jesuit Dallas junior Luke Nettune. During the gathering, Luke shared what a Catholic education means to him. Enjoy the video: https://lnkd.in/gPEtXGM4

We are excited to introduce our panel of speakers for our free upcoming Circle of Life Seminar on March 22! Next up: Dr. Mayra Thompson of UTSW Medical Center. She will be presenting “Principles of Catholic Bioethics” as she talks about quality of life & the dignity of the human person. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gtSStHmi

Last December, we were fortunate to attend the opening of the Next Step Apartments for In My Shoes, Inc. It was a blessing to witness the incredible work Maria Puccini, LMSW and the rest of the team are doing to equip homeless pregnant and parenting women for successful living. The new cozy studio spaces are an extension of their mission and home, offering moms who have progressed through the program the support they need as they take their next steps toward independence. We are grateful to provide funding for this project, alongside the contributions from Dwell with Dignity, Council For Life Dallas, and The Interior in Dallas. To read more, view the story below:

We are excited to introduce our panel of speakers for our free upcoming Circle of Life Seminar on March 22! First up: Fr. Arthur Unachukwu of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. He will be presenting “Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying” as he talks about our faith’s sacramental graces for the journey. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gtSStHmi

Listen to an entertaining series of interview from The Catholic Foundation leaders, Award Dinner honorees and special friends who spent time with Dave Palmer and Sissel Anderson of the Guadalupe Radio Network, KATH, 910-AM during the 42nd annual celebration of Catholic philanthropy. You can enjoy the radio interview by clicking on this link: https://lnkd.in/gvrKzPmg

Every year, The Catholic Foundation Award recognizes an individual, couple or family for their distinguished service and support to further the religious, charitable and educational needs throughout our local Catholic community. This year’s honoree, Hank Hermann, adds to the legacy of past recipients. This honoree video tells the story of Hank’s servant leadership and service. It also shares a tale of how a family member of Hank’s encouraged him to give back to society for all the blessings God had already provided him, and how Hank responded and then some. Click to watch the video: https://lnkd.in/gBANhBpy

We are incredibly grateful to be celebrating our 70th anniversary at The Catholic Foundation. Thank you to our generous donors, board of trustees, employees, and friends of the Foundation who have been involved with our compassionate charitable giving and stewardship that serves donors and the needs of our community over the years. To celebrate this huge milestone, you can watch a tribute video with many familiar faces speaking to the impact of the Foundation during the past 70 years, including Matt Kramer, Thomas Yoxall, Mayra Thompson, Thomas Walsh and Tara Walsh, Luis Gonzalez, Vicky Lattner, Kaitlyn Aguilar, Maria Puccini, LMSW, and T.V Mangelsdorf. We are so appreciative of the time they volunteered to be featured in this video. Watch the full video at the link below:

With deep gratitude, The Catholic Foundation thanks Bishop Greg Kelly for his many years of devoted service in the Catholic Diocese of Dallas and his unwavering support of our mission. Our team has cherished his presence at countless events and his heartfelt engagement with our donors and grant recipients. While we will miss him dearly, we rejoice in his new role shepherding the Catholic Diocese of Tyler. We pray for his success as he shares his holy, compassionate and loving spirit with a new community that will undoubtedly be blessed by his leadership. May God continue to guide his journey!

You've probably heard all about our annual Award Dinner this Saturday, but what you might not know is this day ALSO marks exactly one month until our free Circle of Life Seminar! Did we mention breakfast is provided? To learn more about topics, speakers, and how to register click here: https://lnkd.in/gzmuUire