Catholic Community Foundation - Archdiocese of New Orleans

06/15/2026

✨ Celebrating 50 Years of Faithful Giving ✨

💡 Did You Know?
Founded in 1976 by Archbishop Philip M. Hannan, the Catholic Community Foundation was created to help donors support the parishes, schools, ministries, and causes they care about most, while always honoring their charitable intentions.

Today, that mission continues to make a lasting impact. In the past year alone, nearly $16 million was distributed to our community through the generosity of our donors and partners.

Here's to 50 years of strengthening our Catholic community and building a legacy of faith for generations to come. 💙

06/11/2026

❤️ This weekend, a special moment in the life of our local Church will take place as Archbishop Checchio consecrates the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

To mark this occasion, the Feast of the Sacred Heart will be celebrated throughout the Archdiocese on Sunday, June 14. Join us in prayer as we entrust our Church, our families, and our community to the loving Heart of Christ. 🙏

For more about this consecration and how it can transform our homes and families, watch this special episode of The Point Man Podcast with Archbishop Checchio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJMClJtx5G0

Special Episode: From a Father’s Heart: Living Out the Consecration...

06/09/2026

A beautiful opportunity for faith and devotion is coming next month. ✨

On July 12, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling will welcome and permanently install a First-Class Relic of St. Sharbel, the beloved Maronite saint known for his deep holiness, powerful intercession, and the many miracles attributed to his prayers.

The day will include Mass, the installation ceremony, an inspirational talk by Raymond Nader, founder of the Family of St. Sharbel, and an opportunity for the faithful to venerate the relic and receive a blessing with St. Sharbel's holy oil.

May this sacred occasion inspire renewed faith and draw many hearts closer to Christ through the intercession of St. Sharbel.

06/05/2026

💡 Did You Know?
The Catholic Community Foundation helps you support multiple Catholic ministries through one trusted source while ensuring your charitable intentions are honored.

06/03/2026

We join the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans in celebrating the ordination of four new priests this past weekend: Father Brett Barrios, Father Will Sigl, Father Joseph Bui, and Father James Vu.

The ordination Mass was a joyful and prayerful celebration of faith, service, and God’s call. Beginning June 16, these newly ordained priests will serve the faithful at their parish assignments throughout the Archdiocese.

As they begin their priestly ministry, we ask our community to keep them in prayer as they dedicate their lives to serving Christ and His Church. We also pray that more men will hear and respond to God’s call to the priesthood.

Congratulations, Fathers, and thank you for your “yes” to God’s invitation to serve. ✝️
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📸: Archdiocese of New Orleans

06/01/2026

⏰ Today is the LAST DAY to nominate someone for the 2026 Saint John Paul II Award! ⏰

Do you know a Catholic whose faith, generosity, and service inspire others? Now is your final opportunity to recognize their impact by submitting a nomination.

📅 Nomination Deadline: Today, June 1
📍 Nominate here: ccfnola.org/sjpii-award

Help us honor those who live their faith through action and make a difference in our community.

05/15/2026

Two weeks left to nominate someone for the 2026 Saint John Paul II Award. If a Catholic in your life inspires others through their generosity, consider putting their name forward.

Deadline: Monday, June 1
Nominate: ccfnola.org/sjpii-award

05/05/2026

Proud to lift up one of our own this Friday: Women's Giving Circle member Jane Wolfe, who directs Eat & Read at Melba's, a literacy program our Circle was proud to fund in 2025. Join Jane at Melba's Old School Po Boys to meet author Elise Ann Allen live from Rome and take home a free copy of her book.
Circle members: see Jane for a special coupon good for a FREE Po' Boy. Show up for Jane, support her literacy program, and meet Elise (virtually) all in one stop.

05/04/2026

Do you know a fellow Catholic whose quiet generosity shapes our community for the better? Nominate them for the Saint John Paul II Award, presented annually by the Catholic Community Foundation to honor faith-driven philanthropy.

Nominations close Monday, June 1.

Submit yours: ccfnola.org/sjpii-award

04/26/2026

Happy Anniversary, Archdiocese of New Orleans, from Archbishop Checchio!

Today we celebrate 233 years since the founding of our diocese in 1793. Let us pray for our local church today - in thanksgiving for all of our blessings over the centuries and for the graces we continue to build into an enduring sign of God's love for the world! Let us pray this grace will make our hearts more like Jesus's Sacred Heart each day!