2026 Igniting Our Future Gala

Purchase Tickets     An Evening of Faith, Community, and Impact The Catholic Foundation of Michigan invites you to join more than 300 community leaders, donors, clergy, and friends for one of our most inspiring evenings of the year. This year, the Igniting Our Future Gala comes to The Henry Ford Museum, where guests will […]

A Lasting Legacy of Life and Love A Legacy of Two Courageous Mothers The Catholic Foundation of Michigan is honored to steward the Mary Jo and Marjorie Courageous Mothers Endowment Fund, established by Marco DeCapite in memory of the two women whose courage, sacrifice and love shaped his life. The fund originally honored Marco’s birth […]

Professional Advisor Group Connects Expertise with Mission

Professional Advisor Group Gathers for Morning of Connection Last Wednesday, the Catholic Foundation of Michigan’s Professional Advisor Group gathered for a morning of conversation, connection, and shared purpose. This Foundation’s PAG brings together attorneys, financial planners, CPAs, insurance professionals, wealth advisors, trust officers, real estate professionals, and many more who help individuals and families consider […]

Investing in the People Behind the Mission

Catholic Foundation Hosts Grant Writing Workshop to Strengthen Local Ministries Strong grant proposals can open doors to new opportunities for Catholic ministries. To help organizations strengthen their applications and better tell their stories, the Catholic Foundation of Michigan recently welcomed more than 50 leaders from parishes, schools, and nonprofit organizations for its annual Grant Writing […]

More Than a Memory: Frank Morelli’s Legacy at Work

On October 3rd 2020, Frank Morelli tragically passed away after a horrible car accident. Gone too soon, family and friends remember him as being a man of strong faith and character, who brought a smile to everyone he met. His warmth, jovial personality, and big heart brought a smile to everyone he met. He worked […]

Holy Redeemer Students Honor Our Lady by Transforming School with the Marian Project

Editor’s Note This article was originally published by Detroit Catholic, with reporting and photography by Daniel Meloy, and is republished here with permission. Additional quotes highlighted in blue have been added by the Catholic Foundation of Michigan to show the project’s wider impact of the Church in the City grant— inspiring donors, school leaders, and […]

Your Generosity Is Bearing Fruit in Lourdes, France (in honor of Sr. Rose Mary Sam!)

Today in Lourdes, France, the impact of the Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage: Legacy of Sr. Rose Mary Sam Scholarship is on full display. Riya Panicker, this year’s scholarship recipient, is walking in the footsteps of Sr. Rose Mary Sam, serving alongside members of the Order of Malta and accompanying malades seeking healing of spirit, mind, and […]

Learn More About John Biskner

As we welcome John F. Biskner as the Catholic Foundation of Michigan’s new President and CEO, we are grateful for the many experiences that have shaped his life, faith, and leadership. Rooted in faith and guided by a call to serve, his journey reflects a lifelong commitment to the Church and community John’s faith, education, […]

Rooted in Faith, United in Mission: Founders Circle Mass & Breakfast

The Catholic Foundation of Michigan was honored to gather on April 28th with members of its Founders Circle and Board at the Solanus Casey Center. The annual mass and breakfast was a powerful reminder of what it means to be rooted in faith and united in mission. The morning began grounded in prayer with mass […]

2025 Community Report: Connections

We are excited to share the Catholic Foundation of Michigan’s 2025 Annual Report: Connections. This report celebrates the extraordinary generosity and faith-filled commitment of our Catholic community throughout the past year. Since our founding in 2017, we have witnessed faithful impact grow through the generosity of our Catholic community.  In 2025 alone, hundreds of new […]