As we joyfully celebrate Archbishop Emeritus Allen H. Vigneron’s birthday today, October 21, the Catholic Foundation of Michigan invites you to honor his decades of faithful leadership by supporting a cause especially close to his heart — the St. Anne Scholars Fund.

Established under Archbishop Emeritus Vigneron’s patronage, this scholarship fund provides tuition assistance to families across the Archdiocese of Detroit, ensuring that every child who desires a Catholic education has the opportunity to receive one — regardless of financial circumstance. Since 2020, the St. Anne Scholars Fund has awarded $1.32 million in scholarships, helping 500+ families grow in faith, wisdom, and hope.

“It is about doing the right thing, the right way. The St. Anne Scholarship puts pastors and leadership in a primary position to do good. It is personal.”
— Archbishop Emeritus Allen H. Vigneron

Your gift in honor of Archbishop Vigneron’s birthday will:

• Open doors for new families seeking a Catholic education and help those with the greatest financial need keep their children in Catholic schools.
• Empower educators and pastors to serve and walk with families personally.
• Strengthen our Catholic schools by easing financial burdens, so they can be more mission-driven centers of evangelization vs. budget driven.

Include A Special Note or Birthday Blessing for Archbishop Emeritus Vigneron

When you make your gift, we warmly invite you to include a personal message — a note of gratitude, blessing, or reflection in honor of Archbishop Vigneron’s birthday. Our team will compile these messages and will personally persent to His Excellency as thanksgiving from our community.

Make your gift today in honor of Archbishop Vigneron’s birthday and help us ignite the future for Catholic students across southeast Michigan.

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