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2022 Strategic Plan

By savvyadmin / July 18, 2022 /

The Board of Trustees is excited to share the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan with our community of supporters. The Board has identified three areas in which they will focus their efforts […]

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New Program: Digital Learning Fund

By savvyadmin / June 29, 2021 /

Due to the generosity of our donors through our annual Celebration of Faith fundraiser, and in response to the growing technological needs of our community due to Covid-19, the Central […]

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Central Washington Catholic Foundation hires Nicole St. Mary-Franson as New Executive Director

By savvyadmin / May 18, 2020 /

Yakima, WA – The Central Washington Catholic Foundation hired Nicole St. Mary-Franson as the Executive Director. St. Mary-Franson will continue to lead the Foundation in Catholic philanthropy and to pass […]

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Yakima teacher earns honor from Catholic Foundation

By Melissa / October 8, 2016 /

“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.”

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Love and Faith Win Out Over Abortion

By Melissa / October 5, 2016 /

“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 […]

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Brothers to honor brothers at annual Yakima Celebration of Faith event

By Melissa / September 20, 2016 /

“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.”

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Brighten Your Fall – and Your Life – with ‘Magnificat’ Classes

By Melissa / September 5, 2016 /

“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 […]

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La Salle graduate to receive full-tuition scholarship to Saint Martin’s

By Melissa / August 24, 2016 /

“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 […]

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World Youth Day: Pilgrims Glimpse the Universal Catholic Church

By Melissa / August 5, 2016 /

“Two groups of pilgrims from the Diocese of Yakima went on a journey of faith last month to World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland.”

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Catholic church plans end-of-life seminar

By Melissa / May 20, 2016 /

“Although death is an important subject, most people don’t relish talking about it, so local Catholic organizations want to help.”

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