Pastoral Care Funds

Grant funding supports Parishes and pastoral care programs in the Diocese of Bridgeport. With a focus on reinvigorating our Catholic faith and formation, this foundations prioritizes youth, vocations, discipleship, evangelization and justice. We are on a life long journey and strive to love and accompany our brothers, sisters and neighbors especially the most vulnerable among us. Click here to learn about the nine funds/ministries.

Grant Opportunities

We believe in partnerships, financial and human. Parishes and Diocese of Bridgeport programs have the opportunity to apply and receive grants to support Bishop Caggiano's vision for reinvigorating faith formation, discipleship and missionary outreach. The foundation has three types of grants designed to target and elevate smart, creative approaches to enhancing Pastoral Care. Click here to read more.

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Foundations In Faith

Foundations in Faith embraces innovative approaches to funding Pastoral Care programs in the Diocese of Bridgeport. Resources focus on energizing lifelong formation and discipleship and fostering a commitment to justice and accompaniment with our most vulnerable.

From Seminarians to Retired Priests, from Baptism to Last Rites, from suburbs to Inner cities.

The reach is broad, and the impact is meaningful.

Ensuring the vitality of our church demands immediate and ongoing efforts to listen, learn, connect, create, leverage and partner. Investments in time, talent and treasure will create furtile ground to plant seeds of discipleship. In our parish ministries, we must innovate, increase our evangelization efforts to welcome folks to come to or in some cases return to participation in parish life. Forming young people committed to Christ requires the reimagining of faith formation and the expansion of meaningful youth ministry programs. Our seminarys must continue to welcome, educate and form men for the priesthood, and as a Catholic community we will embrace our commitment to provide for the needs of our retired priests.

In our community, we must continue to show God’s love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and meet the spiritual needs of the elderly living in nursing homes. Foundations in Faith will empower the Church in Fairfield County to support, strengthen and build collaborations to enrich our varied pastoral ministries.

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Foundation in Faith Announces Grants Totaling Over $384,000 for Priests and Catholic Schools

On March 26th, the Foundations in Faith Board of Trustees approved a grant for $223,322 to the Office of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools. This is in addition to the $161,600 approved for distribution to support Priests (Office of Vocations, Seminarians, and Retired Priests). This represents a total distribution of $384,922 in General Operating Support Read More ››

Easter – The perfect Time for Foundations in Faith to Announce Grants Supporting the Priesthood

The timing could not have been better! This week, Foundations in Faith, Board of Trustees approved several significant grants to support Priests in the Diocese of Bridgeport. According to Kelly Weldon, the Board takes a holistic, three-pronged approach to enhancing the formation of Priests. The first prong funnels funds into the recruitment and discernment of Read More ››

Application Deadline Has Been Extended to April 5th

Foundations in Faith is extending the Program Support Grant Applications until April 5th. This extension will be for the JPII Fund for Faith Formation, The St. Therese Fund for Evangelization, The Lourdes Fund, The St. Catherine Center Fund, and, the St. John Bosco Fund. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Carol should you Read More ››

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Foundation in Faith Announces Grants Totaling Over $384,000 for Priests and Catholic Schools.
On March 26th, the Foundations in Faith Board of Trustees approved a grant for $223,322 to the Office of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools.
This is in addition to the $161,600 approved for distribution to support Priests (Office of Vacations, Seminarians, and Retired Priests).
This represents a total distribution of $384,922 in General Operating Support grants. What is next? In June, the Foundations in Faith Board of Trustees will be approving a similar amount in Program Support grants. Stay tuned!
These General Operating Support grants are made possible by generous donors who have designated their donations to these essential ministries. Interested in exploring your legacy? Contact Kelly Weldon at kelly.weldon@foundationsinfaith.org

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Foundation in Faith Announces Grants Totaling Over $384,000 for Priests and Catholic Schools. On March 26th, the Foundations in Faith Board of Trustees approved a grant for $223,322 to the Office of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools. This is in addition to the $161,600 approved for distribution to support Priests (Office of Vacations, Seminarians, and Retired Priests). This represents a total distribution of $384,922 in General Operating Support grants. What is next? In June, the Foundations in Faith Board of Trustees will be approving a similar amount in Program Support grants. Stay tuned! These General Operating Support grants are made possible by generous donors who have designated their donations to these essential ministries. Interested in exploring your legacy? Contact Kelly Weldon at kelly.weldon@foundationsinfaith.org www.foundationsinfaith.org

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The timing could not have been better! This week, Foundations in Faith, Board of Trustees approved several significant grants to support Priests in the Diocese of Bridgeport. According to Kelly Weldon, the Board takes a holistic, three-pronged approach to enhancing the formation of Priests.

The first prong funnels funds into the recruitment and discernment of men sensing a calling to the priesthood by approving a grant to the Office of Vocations for $29,213.

The second prong targets committed seminarians with a grant for $95,794 to offset education costs; primarily tuition, room, and board.

The third prong ensures that our retired Priests are well cared for. The Board of Trustees approved a grant for $36,593 to cover general operating expenses at Our Queen of Clergy retirement home for Priests located in Stamford.

Some very ‘Good News’ is that the number of men discerning and entering the seminaries is growing. A needed trend that like Easter brings us great hope for the future of our Catholic Church.

With Easter just three days away, Foundations in Faith is pleased to announce these grants totaling $161,600 to support the Priesthood. We are most grateful to all our amazing Priests.

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The timing could not have been better! This week, Foundations in Faith, Board of Trustees approved several significant grants to support Priests in the Diocese of Bridgeport. According to Kelly Weldon, the Board takes a holistic, three-pronged approach to enhancing the formation of Priests. The first prong funnels funds into the recruitment and discernment of men sensing a calling to the priesthood by approving a grant to the Office of Vocations for $29,213. The second prong targets committed seminarians with a grant for $95,794 to offset education costs; primarily tuition, room, and board. The third prong ensures that our retired Priests are well cared for. The Board of Trustees approved a grant for $36,593 to cover general operating expenses at Our Queen of Clergy retirement home for Priests located in Stamford. Some very ‘Good News’ is that the number of men discerning and entering the seminaries is growing. A needed trend that like Easter brings us great hope for the future of our Catholic Church. With Easter just three days away, Foundations in Faith is pleased to announce these grants totaling $161,600 to support the Priesthood. We are most grateful to all our amazing Priests.

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⚠️ NEW APPLICATION DUE DATE: FRIDAY APRIL 5 ☑️

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⚠️ NEW APPLICATION DUE DATE: FRIDAY APRIL 5 ☑️

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⚠️ ATTENTION ⚠️ Parishes and ministries of the Diocese of Bridgeport 🗯️ GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN BY FRIDAY APRIL 5! For how to apply visit link in bio 🔗

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⚠️ ATTENTION ⚠️ Parishes and ministries of the Diocese of Bridgeport 🗯️ GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN BY FRIDAY APRIL 5! For how to apply visit link in bio 🔗

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Erase the stigma of getting help! We have two excellent mental health providers in Bridgeport that work to eliminate obstacles for all people.

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Erase the stigma of getting help! We have two excellent mental health providers in Bridgeport that work to eliminate obstacles for all people.

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Three more weeks to apply for grants to $10k from Foundations in Faith St John Paul II Fund for Faith Formation. Contacts us or visit Link in Bio for more info and to apply!

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Three more weeks to apply for grants to $10k from Foundations in Faith St John Paul II Fund for Faith Formation. Contacts us or visit Link in Bio for more info and to apply!

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Amazing update on this St. Francis Xavier Fund for Missionary Parishes project 🕊️

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Amazing update on this St. Francis Xavier Fund for Missionary Parishes project 🕊️

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Link in bio 🔗 Application info and grant applicant login

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Link in bio 🔗 Application info and grant applicant login

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It’s today! Diocese of Bridgeport parishes and ministries can apply for a PROGRAM SUPPORT GRANT from the JPI FUND FOR FAITH FORMATION and others at foundationsinfaith.org/grant-applicant-login

Question? Email Carol.incarnacao-schirm@foundationsinfaith.org

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It’s today! Diocese of Bridgeport parishes and ministries can apply for a PROGRAM SUPPORT GRANT from the JPI FUND FOR FAITH FORMATION and others at foundationsinfaith.org/grant-applicant-login Question? Email Carol.incarnacao-schirm@foundationsinfaith.org

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In 2 DAYS we start accepting PROGRAM SUPPORT GRANT APPLICATIONS via the JPII Fund for Faith Formation + St Therese Fund for Evangelization! For more info head over to foundationsinfaith.org/applications

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In 2 DAYS we start accepting PROGRAM SUPPORT GRANT APPLICATIONS via the JPII Fund for Faith Formation + St Therese Fund for Evangelization! For more info head over to foundationsinfaith.org/applications