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April 1, 2025By New OutlookThis past Monday was filled with celebration at the Bishop Kicanas Pastoral Center as the Catholic Foundation presented checks to 34 parishes, 20 schools, and 10 social service programs. For the second time in 44 years the Foundation eclipsed more than $1 million in grants, with a total disbursement of $1,091,494.
For parishes the projects range from maintenance updates to equipment and furniture purchases. In Coolidge at Saint James Parish, the pastor, Father Alex Tigga said the money will go toward the purchase of a new shed, “Our old shed is eroding and getting rotten. Waters and insects enter into the walls, and it smells very badly. We need to have a good classroom.” Our Lady of Fatima parish on Tucson’s west side will use its award to continue with replacing antiquated pews and chairs. The parish has seen exponential growth of 
younger families in recent years. Last year the parish received money and was able to send youth on a retreat at the Triangle Y camp in the town of Oracle. When it comes to social service, Catholic Community Services is receiving $10,000 for its prison ministry program. Nearly $13,000 was awarded to the Office of Youth Ministry to help offset the costs of attendance for the National Catholic Youth Conference. Bishop Gerald Kicanas, apostolic administrator for the diocese, spoke with attendees Monday and said he was grateful for the foundation and its impact to our Catholic community. Elizabeth Bollinger, the Executive Director of the Catholic Foundation, said, “We are immensely grateful to everyone who donated to our Annual Catholic Appeal. Each donation, no matter the size, makes a huge difference in our community. Our prayer is that people will see the value of their generosity every time they attend Mass or witness one of our ministries in action.”This year’s awards are listed below:Parishes:Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryBlessed SacramentCorpus Christi
Immaculate Conception, AjoImmaculate Conception, YumaImmaculate Heart of MaryInfant Jesus of PragueOur Lady of FatimaOur Lady Queen of All SaintsSacred Heart of Jesus, CliftonSacred Heart of Jesus, NogalesSacred Heart of Jesus, TucsonSacred Heart of Jesus, Willcox
Santa CruzSt BartholomewSt Charles Apache MissionSt ChristopherSt Elizabeth Ann SetonSt Francis de SalesSt Francis of Assisi, ElfridaSt Francis of Assisi, YumaSt Helen of the Cross, EloySt Helen, OracleSt James
the Apostle St John the EvangelistSt Joseph, HaydenSt Jude Thaddeus, San LuisSt Kateri TekakwithaSt Luke, DouglasSt Mark the EvangelistSt OdiliaSt Pius XSt Rita in the DesertSt Thomas More Newman CenterSchools:All Saints Catholic SchoolImmaculate Conception School
Immaculate Heart AcademyLoretto Catholic SchoolLourdes Catholic SchoolSacred Heart of Jesus School, NogalesSalpointe Catholic High SchoolSan Miguel High SchoolSan Xavier Mission SchoolSanta Cruz SchoolSt Ambrose Catholic SchoolSt Anthony of Padua SchoolSt Augustine Catholic High SchoolSt Charles Apache Mission SchoolSt Cyril of Alexandria SchoolSt Elizabeth Ann Seton SchoolSt Francis of Assisi School, YumaSt John the Evangelist SchoolSts Peter & Paul Catholic SchoolYuma Catholic High SchoolSocial Services & DOT Departments:Catholic Community Services (CCS) Community Outreach for the DeafCCS Daybreak Adult Health CareCCS Pio Decimo Food PantryCCS Kolbe Prison MinistryReachout Women's CenterSacred Heart Convent Shelter, TucsonDiocese of Tucson Fiscal DepartmentDiocese of Tucson Office of Youth MinistryDiocese of Tucson Dept of Catholic SchoolsOur Lady of Fatima Teen Retreat, sponsored by the Gallegos EndowmentSt Joseph Catholic Healthcare Fund:Healthcare Scholarship: Selena Hopkins-MorandHealthcare Scholarship: Vanessa BredaBanner Health Foundation Child Life ServicesBanner Burn ProgramCarondelet Health NetworkEl Rio Health Center FoundationHospice of YumaThe Hansen House, YumaTMC Foundation’s TC-3 Program (partnership with Tucson Fire Department)TMC Peppi's HouseTucson Fire Department