The Papal Foundation in the News
Papal Foundation President Ward Fitzgerald interviewed on Philadelphia’s NBC-10 About Catholics in Philadelphia Mourning the Loss of Pope Francis
Many say that Pope Francis led through love during his tenure as Catholics mourn his death. NBC10’s Shaira Arias has the story with Papal Foundation President Ward Fitzgerald.
Papal Foundation Chairman Cardinal Dolan on significance of Pope Francis dying after Easter – NBC’s Today Show
Timothy Cardinal Dolan joins TODAY to discuss the death of Pope Francis and the “high significance” of dying on Easter Monday and his lasting legacy of humility. “We can’t choreograph the way we go, but if you could, this wasn’t bad,” he says.
Christ in the City Expands to Philadelphia
Steward of Saint Peter Mark Bauman and Archbishop Nelson PerezWhile the Foundation works to serve the most vulnerable around the world, many Stewards of Saint Peter do amazing, beautiful work here in the United States to help the poor as well. One such Steward is Mark...
Saint Mother Teresa Subject of New Movie & Book
We’ve recently highlighted how the Foundation’s Mission Fund, established to further the work of Saint Mother Teresa by administering to the poor and needy in God’s name, has provided 32 grants in 2022. We’ve been blessed in recent weeks to have two important works...
Stewards Rob & Berni Neal Help Rebuild a Church
St. Ursula’s sits atop the highest hill on the islandStewards Rob & Berni Neal have vacationed on the beautiful island of Virgin Gorda four times and attend Mass at St. Ursula’s parish while visiting. St. Ursula’s is perched on one of the highest hills on the...
A Vision for Rwanda
Sue Mita, Immaculee Ilibagiza and Eustace Mita in front of a government building that was famously attacked during the Rwandan Civil War. Please note the destruction still visible to this day.Papal Foundation President Eustace Mita and his wife Sue traveled to Rwanda...
Steward Tim Maguire’s Trip to Ukraine
Steward Tim Maguire and Father Pawel Andrianik, a past recipient of the Foundation’s Saint John Paul II Scholarship!When Russia’s invasion began back in February, Steward of Saint Peter Tim Maguire, who lives with his wife Julie in Scottsdale, AZ, felt called to go to...
Trustee John Crowley’s Notre Dame Address and His Great Father’s Day Gift
This edition of Steward Faith Journeys takes us to Princeton, New Jersey, by way of South Bend, Indiana! If today you feel like hearing an amazing story that shows the power of faith, family, trust and perseverance, you’ve opened the right email! Papal Foundation...
Foundation Grant Brings Hope to Children in Guatemala
In 2022 a grant for $50,000 was awarded to Bitol Integral Development Association in the Diocese of San Marcos, Guatemala, for the financial assistance to hire three therapists for the Jawel program for children. The three therapists increased the number of patients...
Convert Your Poverty & Simplify Your Life!
Mass on November 13, 2022 with all the girls and Sisters of MaryThese words have remained etched in my mind and heart since I returned from our ladies’ pilgrimage to visit Girlstown and Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Mexico. Girlstown, run by the Sisters of Mary, is...
Press Releases
The Papal Foundation Introduces New Leadership; Announces More than $12.5 Million in Grants and Scholarships
Organization names first lay President of the Board of Trustees - Funds support more than 100 programs and projects on five continents, and 95 students from 35 countries The Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father and the Roman Catholic Church...