Catholic Community Foundation honored with International Catholic Stewardship Council Awards

Cleveland, OH – September 26, 2025 – The Catholic Community Foundation (CCF) was honored with two 2025 International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC) Awards at the ICSC’s 63rd Annual Conference in Chicage, IL September 21-24, 2025. CCF won Honorable Mention in the Diocesan Stewardship Effort and Total Planned Giving Effort categories.

The ICSC is a professional organization recognized internationally as a source of education, networking and information to advance the ministry of Christian stewardship as a way of life in the Roman Catholic Church, and to promote the cause of Catholic philanthropy in dioceses and parishes worldwide. ICSC is the only organization dedicated exclusively to advancing Christian stewardship, Catholic philanthropy and resource development in North America as well as overseas. Founded in 1962, ICSC has over 1,200 members representing over 800 dioceses and archdioceses, parish communities, Catholic organizations and professional firms internationally.

“We are deeply honored to be recognized by the International Catholic Stewardship Council,” said Patrick Grace, executive director of the Catholic Community Foundation. “These awards affirm the dedication of our staff, board, and generous donors throughout the eight-county Diocese of Cleveland who live out the call to stewardship each day.

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The Catholic Community Foundation is dedicated to enriching lives by encouraging faithful philanthropy. The Foundation supports the mission of the Diocese of Cleveland to provide for the spiritual, educational and charitable needs of people throughout Northeast Ohio. Since its inception in 2000, the foundation has raised more than $700 million to support Catholic Charities, Catholic education, priestly formation, and other ministries in the Diocese of Cleveland.

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Contact: Lisa King, Catholic Community Foundation

Phone: (216) 696-6525 ext. 1042

Email: lking@catholiccommunity.org