FIF awards over $900,000 in grants
Foundations in Faith has had incredible year. In just the first half of 2023, FIF launched its own bespoke grant management system, or GMS as it’s called by staff, and saw the number of applications for the St. John Paul II Fund for Religious Education and Faith Formation soar to a record 33 applications. Ultimately, Read More ››
Janie Nneji, Welcome to the Board!
Foundations in Faith welcomed Janie Nneji to its Board of Trustees in its annual meeting on June 21 for a term of three years. Janie is a highly intuitive leader and program manager with more than 20 years’ experience in business, developing operational strategies and employee experiences. She has an engineering degree from Northwestern University, Read More ››
With a Deep Commitment to Justice, this Foundation Invests in Our Youth, Our Elderly and the Vulnerable. Pt. 2
Weldon shares the following with the Board of Trustees, “Here is a peek at some of the activities Foundations in Faith staff engage in behind the scenes. All three Nursing Home Pastoral Care teams come together quarterly to support each other, problem solve, share best practices, collaborate, and enjoy fellowship. Foundations in Faith staff and Read More ››
With a Deep Commitment to Justice, this Foundation Invests in Our Youth, Our Elderly and the Vulnerable. Pt. 1
By: Kelly Weldon, Director Foundations in Faith supports Pastoral Care ministries in the Diocese of Bridgeport. Nine funds distribute funds to invigorate our Catholic faith. Funding for vocations, seminarians, active and retired priests is a priority. Foundations in faith is also deeply committed to enhancing discipleship thus investing in Faith Formation and evangelization programs in Read More ››
A Catholic Comeback! FIF sees a Dramatic Increase of Applicants
According to Carol Incarnacao-Schirm, Grants Manager, “The Foundation saw a 50% increase in applications for the St. John Paul II Fund for Faith Formation this year.” This is very exciting as we witness a resurgence of Parishes responding to the needs of their Parishioners in offering engaging Faith Formation programs. We would love to fund Read More ››
FIF St. Therese Fund Grantee Spotlight: ChristLife
ChristLife: Knowing, Following And Sharing Christ April 11, 2023 FAIRFIELD—“You bring me souls.” These are the words I hear when I think about the ChristLife program. That is our “soul” purpose to exist. ChristLife is a 21-week program to encounter Jesus, who he is, why we need to know him ever deeper, how we follow Read More ››
FIF Mini-Grant Off Sets Costs: Bridgeport Good Friday Stations Returns
Reposted from the Diocese of Bridgeport Fairfield County Catholic Bridgeport Good Friday Stations Returns As Witness To Faith April 7, 2023 By Rose Brennan BRIDGEPORT—In the Diocese of Bridgeport, the Lenten season opened and closed with a public display of the Catholic faith. On Ash Wednesday, the faithful from around the globe wore ashes on Read More ››
Working for Foundations in Faith
Working for Foundations in Faith by Carol Incarnacao-Schirm, Grants Manager Writing about myself does not come naturally to me—I don’t keep a diary and hardly ever journal. But I was asked to give a glimpse into the work of the Foundation from my point of view, which inevitably means writing a first person account of Read More ››
Foundations in Faith Welcoming Program Support Application for the St. John Paul II Fund for Religious Education and Faith Formation
Foundations in Faith Welcoming Program Support Application for the St. John Paul II Fund for Religious Education and Faith Formation By Carol Incarnacao-Schirm The 2023-2024 grant cycle for program support grants is upon us! Starting on February 15, pastors and ministry leaders in the Diocese of Bridgeport will be able to apply for grants up Read More ››
SFX Day – Tours, Mass and a listening Lunch with Priests
By Carol Incarnacao-Schirm BRIDGEPORT—For the second year, Foundations in Faith’s St. Francis Xavier Fund committee members joined with pastors and parish staff to celebrate the patron saint the fund by visiting some of the projects it supports on December 15. Since 2020, SFX has partnered with a select group of nine churches in the Diocese Read More ››
