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November 26 marked the birthday of CFAD’s patron saint, St. Katharine Drexel. At its recent meeting, the CFAD board, at the recommendation of the CFAD Grant Committee, approved nine recipients of the 2025 St. Katharine Drexel Grant. Congrats! We will be featuring each of their projects in the months to come.

LaSalle Catholic Schools – Cedar Rapids received a St. Katharine Drexel Grant from The Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque (CFAD) for its Early Catholic Family Life Project (ECFL). The grant specifically focuses on establishing this educational and interactive program with new parents and families at LaSalle Catholic Schools.

St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center – Cedar Falls recently received a St. Katharine Drexel Grant from The Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque (CFAD) for its Donuts & Dialogue program. The grant specifically supports the student center in finding spaces for and creating non-threatening conversations about the Catholic Church and societal issues.

Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) – Cedar Rapids recently received a St. Katharine Drexel Grant from The Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque (CFAD) for its Supportive Services for Refugees & Immigrants program. The grant specifically supported CMC Kids ― free onsite childcare for children who are refugees and immigrants, which was part of the strategic plan for the organization. These children have a safe place to go while their parents access services at CMC to help parents acquire skills and knowledge to become more self-sufficient.

St. Columbkille Catholic School - Dubuque recently received a St. Katharine Drexel Grant from The Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque (CFAD) for its Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) program. As part of the strategic plan for the school, the program cultivates an interactive faith formation program for kids aged three to six. Children in this program have the opportunity to take ownership of their faith, see their purpose and live out their calling to be excellent in accordance with the Lord’s will for them.

Learn about our joyful stewardship to endow the faith and care for the community in FY2023.