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Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota
750 Terrace Heights, Suite 105 - PO Box 30098,
Winona, MN 55987
507-858-1275
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Seeds of Faith Tuition Assistance 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
February 21st, 2026
Answers for school leaders to our most commonly asked questions about helping families apply to this year's 2026-27 school year Seeds of Faith -Tuition Assistance Grant Program.
DOW-R 2026 Seeds of Faith Tuition Assistance Applications Open
February 16th, 2026
Apply now for the 2026 Seeds of Faith Tuition Assistance Grant and make Catholic education more accessible for your family through a secure FACTS process.
Adapting With Purpose: How CFSM Is Preparing for Future Community Needs
February 9th, 2026
We’re preparing for the future at CFSM. Strategic planning is underway, and new 2026 programs will help support parishes and families. Learn more. Adapting With Purpose: How the Catholic Foundation Is Preparing for the Future Needs of Southern Minnesota
First Annual Witness of Hope Grant: When Blessings Become Responsibility
December 22nd, 2025
The first annual Witness of Hope Grant supports urgent needs across Southern Minnesota through humble, faith-filled giving.
New Paths for Catholic Stewardship in 2026 in Southern Minnesota
December 19th, 2025
You spoke. We listened. Discover new stewardship tools for 2026: stewardship education, collective parish endowments, panels, & more for Southern MN Catholics
When the Headlines Scare Us: AI, Dignity of Work, and Stewardship in Southern Minnesota
November 14th, 2025
I saw the viral “scariest chart of all time” graphic. Did you? The one that lines up the last few years of S&P 500’s surge against the collapse in U.S. job openings?
Hiring Contract Position: Planned Giving Advisor
September 9th, 2025
CFSM is seeking a mission-driven Planned Giving Advisor to support our seasonal outreach efforts across So MN. This is a flexible, part-time contract role.
Your Privacy Is Sacred to Us | PPI Policy
September 2nd, 2025
We believe stewardship extends beyond caring for finances—it includes secure handling of personal information. Learn more about our PII policy.
Tiered Rates for CFSM Managed Funds
July 28th, 2025
Beginning October 2025, CFSM will employ a tiered rate schedule, designed to align with peer Catholic foundations, as well as sustain our organization. Read more.
Walk Where Faith Has Walked: The 2025 Pilgrimage to Rome
June 25th, 2025
Paul Larsen shares how the upcoming pilgrimage to Rome will step travelers into the sacred story of the Early Church. The trip blends Scripture, worship, history, and culture into a profound spiritual experience. Read the full article now.
Foundation Turns a New Leaf in 2025
May 16th, 2025
There is a new energy reshaping the Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota. We are pleased to welcome two new team members to our organization! Read on: