Catholic Foundation Tucson

06/19/2026

With profound sadness, the Diocese of Tucson announces the passing of Rev. John Arnold. Father John was the pastor of St. Mark Oro Valley parish in Oro Valley. He was 70 years old. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

06/18/2026

Happy birthday, Bishop Misko! On behalf of our Board of Directors and Staff, we lift you up in prayer. May God bless you abundantly, today and always.

Join us in wishing our 8th bishop all the best on his 56th birthday!

06/18/2026

Service, fellowship, and tacos were on the menu at Sister José Women’s Center!

Bishop Misko rolled up his sleeves with the Catholic Foundation spending hours in the kitchen preparing, seasoning, and cooking taco meat for a fun dinner enjoyed by the women staying at the center. Complete with all the taco fixings, rice, and beans, the evening was filled with good food, community, and care.

The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Tucson is honored to support Sister José Women’s Center through an endowment that helps sustain its important mission of serving women experiencing homelessness and hardship.

If you would like to help support the Sister José endowment held at the Catholic Foundation and make a lasting impact, please contact Elizabeth Bollinger at 520-955-2109 or [email protected].

06/17/2026

❤️ Giving That Protects Our Catholic Legacy ❤️

When you support the Catholic Foundation, your generosity does more than fund programs—it helps preserve the faith, history, and future of our Catholic community.

One community leader recently shared how they have seen firsthand the impact of Catholic Foundation grants:

"𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘰 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺."

From helping parishes recover after storm damage to addressing unexpected emergencies such as plumbing failures, the Catholic Foundation provides critical support when it is needed most.

In one recent project, a grant helped provide specialized storage for sacramental records throughout the Diocese. These aren't just books on a shelf—they contain the stories of our faith journeys. Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Marriages, and other sacred milestones are preserved for generations to come.

To protect these irreplaceable records, parishes received waterproof and fireproof archival storage designed to safeguard these documents for a lifetime and beyond.

Every donation helps ensure that our parishes have the resources they need to serve their communities, respond to emergencies, and preserve the rich history of our Catholic faith.

Together, we are protecting our past, supporting our present, and investing in our future.

Learn more about the impact of Catholic Foundation giving and how you can help make a difference.

06/11/2026

✝️ **A Special Moment for the Diocese of Tucson**

Bishop Emeritus Gerald Kicanas recently traveled to Rome with Catholic Extension, where he had the opportunity to participate in a private audience with Pope Leo and meet with Church leaders from around the world. During the visit, he reflected on the important role Catholic Extension continues to play in supporting mission dioceses like Tucson through seminarian formation, parish development, youth ministry, and other vital programs.

As members of our Catholic community, we are blessed by the leadership, faith, and dedication of those who continue to serve the Church both locally and globally. We invite you to read Bishop Kicanas' inspiring reflections from Rome and learn more about how these connections strengthen the mission of the Church here in Southern Arizona.

Read the full article through the Diocese of Tucson: https://news.diocesetucson.org/news/bishop-emeritus-kicanas-visit-to-rome

06/10/2026

The Catholic Foundation manages two endowments for St. Andrew's Catholic Church Sierra Vista, AZ. Both endowments were established in 2010 by a donor who wanted to keep youth connected to the Church. She wished to enliven their faith and have them build strong and long-lasting connections to the Catholic community.

The Padre Kino Scholarship Endowment was established for post-high school students who attend St Andrew the Apostle or a neighboring Catholic parish. The St Andrew the Apostle Scholarship Endowment was established for K-12 students who attend St Andrew the Apostle or a neighboring Catholic parish.

Photos: Catholic Foundation Board Member Les Orchekowsky is presenting an endowment scholarship check to Thad Larsen and Deacon Bill Polakowski for 3 students who will be attending ASU and the University of New Mexico; Les also presented an endowment scholarship check to Dr. Mary Krempasky, Principal of All Saints Catholic School - Sierra Vista, AZ

To support either of these endowments, please contact Elizabeth Bollinger or Katheryn Hutchinson at the Catholic Foundation, (520) 838-2506/2505.

06/08/2026

🙏 Faith in Action

As Catholics, we are called to live our faith not only through prayer, but through action. As Scripture reminds us, "faith without works is dead."

The Catholic Foundation exists to help transform faith into meaningful impact by providing financial resources that support the mission of the Diocese and the many ministries that serve our communities every day. Through charitable giving, faithful stewardship, and a shared commitment to the Church's mission, lives are changed and ministries are strengthened.

For many faithful families, charitable giving is a natural extension of their faith journey. When God blesses us with resources, we are given the opportunity to bless others in return. Supporting the Church's mission helps ensure that important ministries, programs, and outreach efforts can continue serving future generations.

One powerful perspective shared by our supporters is that worthy ministries should never be limited by a lack of financial resources. When a mission is sound, leadership is strong, and the need is real, generosity can help turn vision into reality.

Together, through faith, stewardship, and generosity, we can continue building a stronger Church and a brighter future for our community.

Learn more about how your charitable giving can support the mission of the Catholic Church through the Catholic Foundation.

06/05/2026

🥣 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘁

Have you ever heard the story of "Stone Soup"?

A traveler starts with nothing more than a pot of water and a simple idea. As neighbors gather, one brings carrots, another onions, another soup bones. By the end of the day, what began as very little becomes a nourishing meal shared by the entire village.

That's the power of community.

When donors contribute to The Catholic Foundation, each gift—large or small—becomes part of something greater. Together, those gifts help support Catholic schools, parishes, ministries, and organizations throughout our community, ensuring they can continue their important work of serving others and sharing Christ's love.

No single ingredient makes the soup. It is the collective generosity of many that creates something extraordinary.

Thank you to everyone who helps make a difference, one gift at a time.

06/03/2026

Faith in Action Starts with Giving

Faith is more than something we believe—it’s something we live.

As Scripture reminds us, "faith without works is dead." For many Catholic families, faith becomes tangible through acts of generosity, service, and stewardship. When God blesses us with resources, we are called to use those blessings to make a difference in the lives of others.

For married couples, this journey is often shared. Together, they discern how best to put their faith into action, supporting ministries, programs, and charitable causes that strengthen our communities and advance God's work.

At the Catholic Foundation, we are honored to help individuals and families create lasting legacies of faith through charitable giving. Every gift becomes an opportunity to transform blessings received into blessings shared.

How has your faith inspired you to serve others?

Learn more about faith-filled giving and leaving a lasting impact at the Catholic Foundation.

06/01/2026

🙏 Happy June from The Catholic Foundation! As we begin a new month, we are reminded of the blessings that come from faith, generosity, and community. June is a wonderful time to reflect on the impact we can make through stewardship and service to others.

May this month bring peace, purpose, and opportunities to strengthen the ministries and causes that help our communities thrive.

Learn more about how you can leave a lasting legacy through faith-filled giving.