Catholic Diocese of Pueblo Foundation

It is through your generosity that the Catholic Diocese of Pueblo Foundation is able to serve the youth in our diocese, assist diocesan schools through tuition grants, provide parish and mission assistance and provide humanitarian grants to organization who serve the hungry, the homeless and the marginalized. 

Testimonials

Recently, the Catholic Foundation distributed over $200,000 in grant awards to nearly 50 recipients throughout our vast diocese. These grants were made possible by our donors whose gifts are an example of how, together, we can provide for the financial challenges faced by parishes, missions, and other Catholic organizations in the Diocese of Pueblo.  

     Here are some of the programs your support makes possible …

● New Religious Education Curricula      ● College Campus Ministry

● Vacation Bible School                          ● High School Newman Club

● Adult Faith Formation                          ● New Technologies for Parishes

● Youth Conferences                               ● Ministry Training

Mesa College Campus Ministry, in Grand Junction, regularly recieves Catholic Foundation grant assistance. Funding provides programs to help young adults connect and continue to practice and explore thier faith as they transition from living at home to living in a secular world. This grant supports student formation, community engagement, and the long-term sustainability of the campus Newman Center. The grant also provides acces to student retreats—which serve as cornerstone experiences for spiritual growth, community building, and leadership development. These retreats consistently lead to increased student involvement, deeper faith commitment, and the formation of student leaders who sustain campus ministry.

Will you consider helping us by making a donation and support our mission to serve as "The Giving Arm of the Diocese"? Every gift, regardless of size, makes a difference!


Mission

In the spirit of Hope in the Gospel, and to continue the work of Jesus Christ, the Catholic Diocese of Pueblo Foundation promotes charitable giving, manages entrusted and disburses gifts throughout the Diocese.

Background Statement

The Catholic Foundation is an independent, nonprofit corporation that helps support a wide-range of needs throughout the Diocese of Pueblo. The Catholic Foundation was established in 1995 by Bishop Emeritus Arthur N. Tafoya with funds from the Seminarian Burse Endowment.

The Catholic Foundation expanded its mission and purpose in 2001. In an effort to touch more lives, a grant program was initiated. This program supports parishes, rural missions, Catholic schools and other Catholic organizations.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Catholic Diocese of Pueblo Foundation

other names

The Catholic Foundation

Year Established

1979

Tax id (EIN)

84-0797660

Category

Religion-Related

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

101 N. Greenwood St.
Pueblo, CO 81003

Service areas

Pueblo County, CO, US

Phone

719-544-9861 1131

Fax

719-544-5202

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