Faith Formation programs in parishes and from Diocese of Bridgeport offices have received $1M+ in grants from the St. John Paul II Fund for Faith Formation. Just in 2025-2026 33 recipients received $174,775 in grants ranging from $300 to $10,000 awards. The thing is, no matter the amount, these funds are helping conform hearts of all ages to Christ—the St. John Paul II Fund for Faith Formation and The One go hand in hand!
Sep 11
In addition to our general operating support and program support grants, each year the Board of Foundations in Faith allocates funds to its Mini Grants and Special Projects program so it can be ready to respond to the needs that arise throughout the year. Mini Grants focus on exceptional need or innovation from our parishes and diocesan offices and initiatives. Most recently, it funded three Catholic musicians to play at the second annual Christian Music Festival hosted by the Guild of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Jude Parish in Monroe.
Sep 4
With classes starting this week in our area, Foundations in Faith is proud to support Catholic schools in the Diocese of Bridgeport through three different initiatives: the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fund for Catholic Schools which helps keep the cost of tuition low, the St. John Bosco Fund for Special Needs in Catholic Schools which supports implementation of special needs programs, and the St. Catherine Center for Special Needs Fund which provides general support for its namesake school in Fairfield. 📚🤍
Aug 28
Each year since 2021, Foundations in Faith has supported pastoral care teams at nursing homes in Stamford, Trumbull, and Danbury. Our grants bring resources to priests, religious, and lay staff and volunteers walking with some of the most vulnerable among us. Over the past few years the Lourdes Fund has helped bring technology to these teams which has become a major component of these ministries, streaming catholic content like movies, music, and live prayer and devotions to residents. 💐
Aug 14
Last year Foundations in Charity merged into Foundations in Faith and the Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Fund was established. This year the first grant was made to Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Inc in support of one of the largest private family service agencies in Fairfield County, serving the most vulnerable in our community. 🤍
Aug 7
Last week we gathered with deep gratitude in our hearts with *some* of our dedicated volunteer grant reviewers for a delicious summer lunch. We missed those who could not make it and continue our work knowing that the impact of Foundations in Faith throughout our Diocese is due in large part to their efforts reviewing applications and providing helpful feedback. Thank you! ✨
Jul 23
In its June meeting, our Board welcomed a new board member in Dr. Lisa Rooney. A retired pediatrician, Dr. Rooney currently serves as co-coordinator of Parish Partners Ministry of Hope at St. Catherine of Siena-St. Agnes parish in Riverside, CT. 🔗 in Bio for full profile on our website.
Jul 14
