Giving Thanks for Parish Leadership

Giving Thanks for Parish Leadership

By Mary Quilici Aumack, CEO, The Catholic Community Foundation For most of my life, my parish has been an important hub for me. Of course, it is the center of my sacramental life.  And it is much more. At St. Justin I first understood the power of a community of...
CARES Act and Philanthropy: How will it affect your taxes?

CARES Act and Philanthropy: How will it affect your taxes?

The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) was passed in March 2020. When most people think of this legislation, they think about Economic Impact payments and loans for small businesses. However, there are also some significant provisions...
Last Week, Best Week

Last Week, Best Week

By Nick Carney When I was in high school, I was on the wrestling team, and it was brutal. I endured several hours of practice in a hot room, pushing myself physically and mentally through grueling practices, and fasting to make weight. At the end of every practice, my...
Celebrating the Resilience of Saint Joseph

Celebrating the Resilience of Saint Joseph

By Nick Carney Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph. The patron saint of workers, a happy death, husbands, fathers, and the Universal Church. That is high praise for a man who doesn’t have any spoken words in the Bible. From what we learn in the Gospels, he is...
Preparation for Lent

Preparation for Lent

By Nick Carney Recently I had the opportunity to share a retreat weekend with several great men. It was a wonderful opportunity to start my Lent by recharging and refocusing on the season. All the men were at different stages of their lives. Some were right out of...
Why Bunching Donations Today Makes Sense for Tomorrow

Why Bunching Donations Today Makes Sense for Tomorrow

By Marie Galetto-Dugoni We have written about bunching before, so why might now an opportune time to bunch your charitable donations into a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? Below is a scenario you may want to discuss with your CPA or wealth advisor (or – for CPAs and...
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