Applications for the 2019-20 academic year have been sent to Blair County Parishes. This year, the Foundation intends to award three $500 scholarships to college students who (1) are enrolled full-time in an accredited institution of higher education, (2) will be entering their junior or senior (third or fourth) year with (3) demonstrated financial need, […]

Eligible Catholic entities within the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown include diocesan ministries, parishes, elementary schools, high schools and service organizations. Although there are seven categories of grants to be considered, the Grant Committee will give priority to Clergy/Lay Leadership Training and Evangelization initiatives. Download the application and resource guide via the link below.

Did you know that roughly 60% of Americans do not have a Last Will? Without one, the courts will determine who receives your possessions. Resolve to create (or update) your Last Will this week. If you do not already have an estate planning attorney, ask around in the parish or visit our Professional Advisors webpage […]

The Independent Catholic Foundation is proud to sponsor the Vienna Boys Choir during its only appearance in Central Pennsylvania this year. Not only have we provided sponsorship support, but this event and the Cathedral's "Concerts Under the Dome" concert series are benefitting from two permanent endowments under our care: Cathedral Music Ministry Endowment and the […]

Join us for this free workshop to learn how you can remember your Catholic faith in your will even while taking care of loved ones. ICF President/CEO Chris Ringkamp will be joined by Attorney Jeffrey Muriceak, partner at Evey Black Attorneys, for a 90-minute information session about wills, trusts, Catholic-aligned living wills and powers of […]

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Make a gift to one or more of your favorite charities. Consider tithing the total amount of purchases you made on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.