Connecticut Catholic Foundation

08/08/2025

We are grateful to the Connecticut Catholic Foundation for awarding Malta House of Care a generous grant in support of our mission to provide free, compassionate primary care to uninsured adults in Greater Hartford. With your partnership, we are able to bring health and hope to more people who need it most. Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors with dignity and love.

08/05/2025

Selling lemonade is a great way to raise money for St.Thomas the Apostle Church Oxford CT and we’re so proud of these young parishioners. Did you know you can also support the parish by contributing to its fund? https://www.ctcatholicfoundation.org/st-thomas-the-apostle--oxford--fund

08/01/2025

At St. Justin-St. Michael Parish, your generosity is on display as the church undergoes a restoration of its bell tower, made possible in part by a CCF grant award. Through planned giving, you can make sacred spaces safer, stronger, and more welcoming for future generations. https://www.ctcatholicfoundation.org/planned-giving

07/30/2025

The latest issue of the Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Transcript features CCF General Chair Jamie Kalamarides and CCF Executive Director Karen Gross discussing how the foundation can be a trusted charitable-giving expert, partnering with individuals, families, professional advisers, parishes, schools, and organizations to raise the quality of life in our Catholic community and beyond.

As philanthropic options like donor-advised funds gain traction, the latest issue of the Catholic Transcript features Connecticut Catholic Foundation (CCF) General Chair Jamie Kalamarides and CCF Executive Director Karen Gross discussing how the foundation can be a trusted charitable-giving expert,....

07/28/2025

Thanks to Gary Byron and Joe the Producer for hosting our Executive Director Karen Gross on The Talk of Connecticut. We were grateful to be able to share with listeners how working with the Connecticut Catholic Foundation lets donors leave a lasting and meaningful legacy rooted in faith and compassion.

Did you miss any of today's guest interviews?

:00 Karen Gross CT Catholic Foundation
:20 Senate Leader Steven Harding
:40 Mary Fay 4 term town councilor in West Hartford

https://morningswithgarybyronpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes/mornings-with-gary-byron-podcast-7-28-25

07/28/2025

“The parable (of the Good Samaritan) is really about compassion," according to Pope Leo XIV, teaching us that "how we look at others is what counts, because it shows what is in our hearts. We can look and walk by, or we can look and be moved with compassion.”

Celebrating Mass in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV invited the faithful to follow Christ by seeing the world with his same compassionate heart. Compassion is ...

07/27/2025

As summer in New England heats up, join Christopher Coyne and Fr. Anthony Federico as they share childhood memories and offer some seasonal reading recommendations.

It's wicked hot this summer! Cool down with this episode. 😎In this episode, Archbishop Coyne and Fr. Anthony reminisce on their childhood summers and how ea...

07/25/2025

Strong, faithful marriages are the foundation of healthy families and vibrant Catholic communities. Through our grants program, CCF enables Retrouvaille of Connecticut, Inc. provide an avenue of hope and healing for married couples in need.

07/24/2025

Thanks to NBC Connecticut for sharing the tremendous impact the “Limitless Day Program” is having for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Funding from CCF grants strengthens the ability of Catholic social service providers like Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford to respond effectively to communities in need.

Jessica Knowlin and Frank Medina are two of our staff superstars at the Limitless program in Newington. Their work, as part of our Developmental Services program, is truly inspiring and they shared their story on the NBC Connecticut news last night. Look in the first comment for a link to watch the segment.

07/23/2025

Today (July 23) is the feast day of the namesake of Saint Bridget of Sweden Parish. Known for her visions of Christ crucified and her intense focus on charity, along with St. Catherine of Siena and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, she shares the title of co-patroness of Europe.

Saint Bridget of Sweden was married, a mother of eight, and the foundress of a monastery for men and women. She spent her final days in Rome seeking to correct Church abuses for which she received much opposition.

07/22/2025

Your support of CCF helps Crossroads 4 Christ continue its mission of spreading our Catholic faith with young adults and developing the next generation of missionary disciples of Jesus Christ in the Archdiocese of Hartford and beyond.

07/14/2025

CCF grants help to fund Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford “Limitless Adult Day” programs, which supports people like Susan (center, with card), a long-time resident of one of the program’s group homes. Your generosity sustains a safe, nurturing environment for program participants to grow, gain self-sufficiency, and experience joy in life.