Apr 10, 2026
On any given Sunday, nearly 90% of practicing Catholics encounter the faith not through a program or committee —but through the spoken word at Mass. The homily is often the most direct and personal moment of connection between presider and congregation. Recognizing...
Apr 7, 2026
At the heart of philanthropy is celebration and gratitude. When experiencing accomplishment and joy, these feelings brim over into generosity. When Anne and Steve Milligan watched their two children cross the stage in 2025 — Megan graduating from college and...
Mar 26, 2026
A donor came to the Foundation with a clear philanthropic vision: include a long list of charities they have loved and supported as part of their estate plan. Collaborating with the donor’s estate planning attorney Marisa Martinson of Berliner Cohen, they turned a...
Mar 20, 2026
How San Jose Chinese Catholic Mission Is Growing Faith—One Family, One Meal, One “Yes” at a Time On a typical Sunday at San Jose Chinese Catholic Mission (SJCCM), you can feel the rhythm of a community that has learned to live in more than one language—and to belong...
Mar 18, 2026
How the Diocese of San José is Transforming Faith Formation and the Foundation Grant That is Making it Possible As part of its commitment to the Formation priority of its Pastoral Plan, Renewed in Christ, Together in Mission, the Diocese of San José is building a...
Mar 14, 2026
Mike and Lisa named their Donor Advised Fund the “Make a Difference Fund” because they want to support organizations that are moving the needle in Santa Clara County. Rooted in a lifetime of Catholic philanthropy and hands-on nonprofit involvement, they use their DAF...
