Dear Friends,
The Church has long understood itself as one body, united in Christ and bound together to care for one another. In today’s Second Reading, St. Paul calls the Church to unity and shared purpose (1 Corinthians 1:10). That call takes on particular meaning in moments when members of our community are disproportionately affected and experiencing fear, vulnerability, and hardship.
In recent weeks, Catholic parishes and schools have stepped forward to respond to increased needs within their communities. Many are providing basic charitable assistance, pastoral presence, and short-term emergency support to individuals and families they serve.
Parishes and schools are often on the front lines in moments like these. While they continue their broader mission and ministry, these essential efforts can place added financial and organizational strain on Catholic parishes and schools that already work with limited resources.
In response, the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota, in close partnership with Archbishop Bernard Hebda, has reactivated the Minnesota Catholic Relief Fund (MCRF). The MCRF is designed to provide coordinated charitable support to Catholic parishes and schools as they provide care to their communities.
While parishes and schools are responding based on varying capacities and circumstances, the Minnesota Catholic Relief Fund offers a shared, coordinated way to invite the broader community to support this work and help parishes and schools manage increased demands.
By contributing to the MCRF, donors stand alongside parishes and schools as they accompany individuals and families navigating uncertainty and need. Gifts to the MCRF reflect a shared commitment to being present to others in meaningful ways at a moment when it can make a real difference. To support the Minnesota Catholic Relief Fund and make a gift online, please visit our secure giving page: ccf-mn.org/mcrf
To learn more about the MCRF, click here. If you have questions or would like to discuss ways to support this effort, please reach out to us at info@ccf.mn.org.