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Give to Catholic Ministries That Strengthen Our Church

The Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota stewards a variety of funds created to support impactful ministries across our diocese. Your generosity helps form disciples, support future priests, strengthen Catholic education, and serve parish needs throughout Southern Minnesota.

Whether you are drawn to faith formation, seminary support, Catholic education, or parish outreach, we offer meaningful ways to make a difference today and for generations to come.

Our Funds and Impact

Explore the type of funds we steward and learn about options for your gift to ensure it makes a real impact.

Owned Funds - Funds that are owned and managed by the Catholic Foundation of Southern MN. We grow and grant out these funds in accordance with their intent. The majority of these are endowments. Some of our owned funds we actively fundraise for, others simply grow from the corpus given by of their faithful donors.
Agency (Managed) Funds - Funds owned by a beneficiary Catholic organization. We steward these gifts following Catholic values in order to protect and grow their assets. We also help some of our partners in fundraising. Please contact us if you’re interested in opening your own fund.

Donate to Owned Funds

Ann Loomis Fund

To provide hope by assisting the most vulnerable children to obtain an education and bring the most basic necessities of shelter, food, clothing, and medical care to the elderly and widowed poor.

Give or Learn More About Ann Loomis Fund

Christ the Teacher Fund

The Christ the Teacher Fund sustains Catholic education by providing resources that enhance teaching, learning, and student formation across our schools.

Coming Soon - Community Needs Fund(s)

We launched our Witness of Hope Fund in December 2025 by granting to support urgent needs in our diocese. We anticipate anticipating fundraising for this grant to expand its impact in the coming years as our Foundation Board completes a strategic planning exercise. Learn more about how we’re listening and adapting to changing needs of the people of Southern Minnesota on our blog.

Donate to Managed/Agency Funds

Seminarian Education Fund

This annual appeal supports the formation and education of all Diocese of Winona-Rochester seminarians preparing for priesthood. The Diocese of Winona-Rochester now facilitates this annual campaign internally, however you are still able to give here if that is more convenient for you.

Give or Learn More About Sem Ed

Hearts on Fire Fund

The annual Hearts on Fire campaign was created to help support seminarian students at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary. Grants from this fund help with educational and living expenses so students can discern and prepare for a life of priestly service.

Give or Learn More About Hearts on Fire

Heart of Mary Convent Campaign

The Immaculate Heart Convent is currently undergoing renovations to expand and improve its facilities. Part of this project includes creating a space for gatherings and community events, and adding additional bedrooms for current, visiting, and hopefully future Sisters. Your support goes a long way to helping the Sisters continue their valuable mission for years to come.

Give or Learn More About the Heart of Mary Convent

St. Felix Capital Campaign

At St. Felix in Wabasha, MN, we have a bold opportunity to sustain our parish and school’s sacred missions, invest in the future of our vibrant Catholic community, and build a legacy of a faith that endures.

Give or Learn More About St. Felix Campaign

Our Owned Funds

Several of our owned funds are not proactively seeking donations but will happily accept donations to expand the corpus, resulting in higher annual distributions. Contact the Foundation if you'd like to donate to any of these funds.

Seeds of Faith Fund

The Seeds of Faith Fund supports three vital areas:

Tuition Assistance – Helps families afford Catholic education.
Faith Formation – Strengthens programs that deepen faith across all ages.
Clergy Formation – Supports education and formation for those called to serve.

Learn more about Seeds of Faith

Charles L. Passe Fund

The Passe Fund supports parish and school initiatives that foster vibrant faith communities and help strengthen parish ministries.

Learn more about the Charles L. Passe Fund

How to Donate

Supporting the ministries you care about is simple and secure.

Click the Give button for the fund you want to support.
Choose your gift amount and frequency.
Complete your donation online, or contact us for assistance.

Your gift has a lasting impact when entrusted to the Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota, a faithful steward of donations that build up the Body of Christ throughout Southern Minnesota.