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My Dear Brothers and Sisters in
Christ:
I am delighted to welcome you to The Catholic Foundation’s
web site. When I became your bishop, I was inspired and glad to
learn that virtually every area
of ministry in our diocese benefits from funds administered by The Catholic Foundation.
This is a wonderful testament of the generosity and wise stewardship of faith-filled
men, women and parishes of our diocese.
The Catholic Foundation was conceived
by Bishop James A. Griffin in 1985. Bishop Griffin believed the diocese
needed to establish endowments so gifts could provide
interest and income to permanently fund parishes, schools, social service facilities
and ministries. Today the Foundation attracts a growing number of Catholics who
want to share the blessings God has given them in a way that will make a lasting
difference to the Church they love.
For generations to come the mission of The
Catholic Foundation will continue to sustain and enhance the charitable, the
educational
and the spiritual ministries of our diocese. We who serve that
heritage today are one with those who led the way. As the New Testament
exhorts us in 1 Timothy 6:19 - "Thus will they build a secure
foundation for the future, for receiving that life which is life
indeed."
I invite you to tour our web site and to prayerfully consider
becoming a part of the Foundation as a benefactor to one of our
many great Catholic causes.
May God continue to bless and keep you.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
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Most Reverend Frederick F. Campbell, D.D.
Bishop of Columbus
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"Being a convert gives me some perspective on what it means to be Catholic rather than being one because Mom and Dad were. The Catholic Mass, the ritual and the service, is so beautiful. I am just moved by it... all of this is important to pass on and see that people have the opportunity to share in what we have."