Posts by Melissa
The Gift of Faith – 2016 Annual Appeal
Dear Friend, Blessings to you this Advent Season! The gift of faith is transformative and your commitment to supporting Catholic education is changing lives! Children and parents are eager to find a sense of purpose and to be filled with hope for the future. As we enter into the Christmas Season, I ask you to…
Read MoreYakima teacher earns honor from Catholic Foundation
“A native of New Jersey, teacher Emily Appert had to find Yakima on a map when she accepted a two-year commitment through an AmeriCorps program after graduating from college.” Click here to read the original article on yakimaherald.com!
Read MoreLove and Faith Win Out Over Abortion
“With his shining dark eyes and impish grin, Juanito Martinez is living proof that love and faith can win out over abortion. He’s the perfect poster child for the month of October, with its Respect Life theme.” Click here to read the original article on yakimadiocese.org!
Read MoreBrothers to honor brothers at annual Yakima Celebration of Faith event
“They are brothers and Catholic priests who have demonstrated years of devotion to Catholic education throughout their decades of ministry in the Diocese of Yakima.” Click here to read the original article on yakimaherald.com!
Read MoreBrighten Your Fall – and Your Life – with ‘Magnificat’ Classes
“A As Fall officially begins and the days grow shorter and darker, it’s the perfect time to brighten your spiritual life! Stop and think. When was the last time you attended a class, went to a lecture or read a book that deepened your Catholic Faith?” Click here to read the original article on yakimadiocese.org!
Read MoreLa Salle graduate to receive full-tuition scholarship to Saint Martin’s
“A first for the university and a first for Yakima. A 2016 graduate of La Salle High School has been named a recipient of a full-tuition scholarship to Saint Martin’s University in Lacey. Savannah Schilperoort is one of only four students to receive the awards, called Abbot Scholarships, which are being given for the first…
Read MoreWorld Youth Day: Pilgrims Glimpse the Universal Catholic Church
“Two groups of pilgrims from the Diocese of Yakima went on a journey of faith last month to World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland.” Click here to read the original article on yakimadiocese.org!
Read MoreCatholic church plans end-of-life seminar
“Although death is an important subject, most people don’t relish talking about it, so local Catholic organizations want to help.” Click here to read the original article on yakimaherald.com!
Read MoreParents honor their late daughter with scholarship at La Salle High School
“Duane and Vicki Heine wanted to establish a $500 annual scholarship and succeeded, but the process took more work and effort than expected. Not only did they raise thousands of dollars in a few years so they could fund it, the couple wanted it to perfectly honor their deceased daughter, Angela.” Click here to read…
Read MoreCW Catholic Foundation shines light on faithful education boosters
“You see them time and time again — the seemingly tireless people who help make Catholic schools succeed. They’re principals and teachers, support staff, volunteers, parents and boosters. They come from a variety of backgrounds but share a common goal of helping provide Catholic education to as many students as possible.” Click here to read…
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