Monsignor Robert Wargo, pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Orefield, knows all too well the time and energy needed to raise funds for key parish programs. In the 46 years since his ordination as a priest, Monsignor Wargo has helped to raise millions of dollars in the half a dozen parishes where he has been stationed. He recalls organizing a successful $125,000 fundraising effort for a parish cemetery only…
Read MoreCatholic parishes in the Diocese of Allentown that oversee a cemetery may participate in the newly created donor designated cemetery fund program started by the Catholic Foundation. Cemeteries are required by law to set aside a portion of the sale of burial plots in a perpetual care account. The purpose is to cover the long-term maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery. The Catholic Foundation is the best option for parishes…
Read MoreImmaculate Conception BVM Church, Douglassville is among the parishes that have education endowments to support their schools. Pictured, Immaculate Conception Academy celebrated 100 days of school Feb. 9 by dressing in silly, clashing clothing and collecting nonperishable food items for the local food bank. The Student Council Executive Board set a goal of at least 100 items, and by Feb. 14 students had collected 282. For information on how to…
Read MorePete Waldron was recently named the first executive director of the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania (CFEP). Paul Huck, chairman of the Board of Directors for CFEP, made the announcement. Waldron comes to CFEP with 30 years of corporate affairs, philanthropy, community involvement, marketing communications and public relations experience. He recently headed up Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy for CrossAmerica Partners. He also helped create and manage two corporate foundations: Lehigh…
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