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You're Invited to Panels on Stewarding Resources in Turbulent Times Two Evenings of Clarity and Confidence: Stewarding Parish Resources in a Turbulent Time January 20th, 2026 Attend upcoming free events to learn how parish leaders can navigate investing, donor behavior, & financial decision‑making with confidence today. First Annual Witness of Hope Grant 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. Building the Future of Catholic Stewardship in Southern Minnesota New 2026 Programs 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 A Focus on Stewardship in your parish? Catholic Stewardship & Setting Our Focus for the Year Ahead December 14th, 2025 What will your focus be for the year ahead? And are you giving as the Lord is calling you to give. Read on to unpack stewardship in So MN & solutions. St. Vincent de Paul portrait and quote Serving Christ in Our Neighbors: The Story of St. Vincent de Paul in Owatonna December 9th, 2025 Deb McManimon shares her experience developing and growing the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Owatonna, MN. End of year giving: you don't always need cash End of Year Giving: You Don’t Always Need Cash to Give November 19th, 2025 Explore smart, tax-wise ways to give beyond cash—stocks, IRAs, grain, and more. Steward with what you have and make a lasting impact this season. Donor Advised Funds Give Today to Protect & Grow Your Legacy of Tomorrow Protect & Grow Your Legacy with a Donor Advised Fund October 19th, 2025 In every season of generosity, God invites us to be stewards of His abundance — not only for today, but for generations to come. A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is one way Catholic families and individuals are answering that call. Learn more. Let's take a look at interest rates, inflation and AI for Catholic orgs What Interest Rates, Inflation and Artificial Intelligence Could Mean for Catholic Organizations September 22nd, 2025 How does the latest drop in interest rates affect how Catholic organizations should be investing? What about the future of inflation, jobs and AGI? Read on Cemetery Fund Best Practices Best Practices for Cemetery Fund Placement August 14th, 2025 Stewarding financial resources of cemeteries is no easy feat. We consulted Diocesan and national financial leaders for best practices on where to invest. Stewardship committees and ideas What is a Parish Stewardship Committee, Do I need One & How to Get Started July 14th, 2025 The Catholic Church defines stewardship as a way of life rooted in discipleship. Read on for ideas on how to bring stewardship into your local parish.