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The Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque (CFAD) is excited to announce the beginning of the inaugural discretionary grant program! The St. Katharine Drexel Grant provides funding assistance in the 30 counties of the Archdiocese of Dubuque to Catholic parishes, schools, apostolates, associations, ministries, or other organizations which operate under the jurisdiction of, or further the mission of, the Archdiocese or the universal Roman Catholic Church.

CFAD is spotlighted at the end of the research article “Catholic Foundations in the U.S. Revisited: A sector update with a look at transparency” published by financial services provider Wilmington Trust. We’re also mapped as one of the largest US Catholic foundations.

The St. Katharine Drexel Fund will provide grants to new initiatives at Catholic organizations in the 30 counties that make up the Archdiocese of Dubuque.

Michael Becker started with CFAD December 1 as operations manager.

Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque distributes funds to further missions.

The Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque (CFAD) celebrates 10 years of multiplying charitable resources for maximum benefit to its Catholic partners. The organization incorporated on January 5, 2011. Throughout 2021, the organization is going to commemorate this 10-year milestone.

As we celebrate 10 years of helping our Catholic partners in long-term sustainability of the missions they care about, we look forward and need your prayers for the decades to come where we’ll see the resources given for our Catholic partners multiply in ways to strengthen the faith. Sign up at no cost to join the challenge!

Through our technical services agreement with the Archdiocese of Dubuque, we share and post this notice to donors.

The Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque (CFAD) board of directors approved grants totaling $2,957,657 to 153 Catholic parishes, schools, cemeteries, social service and other Catholic nonprofit organizations in the 30 counties that encompass the Archdiocese. The grants, most of which are designated for specific organizations, will help sustain the faith and serve ministries during the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

Congratulations to the Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque’s (CFAD) photo contest winners! Their winning submissions will be featured on CFAD’s social media (@OurCFAD) in the next weeks.

The Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque (CFAD) seeks photos that represent Catholic churches, the faith and Catholic education in the parishes and schools within the Archdiocese of Dubuque to use in various promotions. The photo contest is open to students in the Archdiocese in grades 6-12. Credit will be given to the student, noting the related parish and/or school and its city. The entry deadline has been extended and entries accepted through March 22, 2020.

DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque (CFAD) recently changed its logo as the final piece of its brand update per its strategic plan.

DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque (CFAD) recently added members who serve on its board of directors, growing from nine members to eleven. As the foundation grows in assets under management and in clients served, the board sought more diversity in geography and in professional background. The directors voted earlier this year to add two new members this year and another two in 2020 in order to stagger board terms.