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When people ask Bill and Melinda Gates why they give their money away, Bill Gates often cites two reasons: to support meaningful work and to have fun doing it. El Pasoan Albert R. Haag, known by everyone as Al, did the same for priests.

The Catholic Foundation is proud to announce the 545 Fund, a campaign to raise resources for the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund, in honor of Bishop Mark’s 5 years serving the Diocese of El Paso.

The Daughters of Charity and Sisters of Loretto will be honored as the recipients of the Catholic Foundation’s 4th Annual Dei Gratia Award during the 12th Annual Foundation of Faith Dinner: Walking with the Saints on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the El Paso Convention Center.

The Most Rev. Mark Joseph Seitz, D.D., Bishop of El Paso, ordained Germán Alzate and Victorino Loresca to the Priesthood on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 6:30 pm during a special Mass at St. Patrick Cathedral in downtown El Paso.

Elvia Mora Miles, a longtime member of St. Patrick Cathedral, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully on June 12, 2018 at the age of 95.

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Lynn Sanchez has been the leader of the Christian Ministry, which seeks to be the “first responders” to whatever need arises in the community. We’re honored to announce that Lynn Sanchez, a parishioner at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, was selected as the 2018 Steward of the Year.

Michael Lewis and Miguel Perez will be ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate by Bishop Mark J. Seitz on Thursday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral.

The Herrera Group Sponsored a Sold Out Benefit for seminarian education. The Catholic Foundation presented Risen on 3 Screens on Wednesday, April 18 at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. It’s an epic Biblical story about the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of the non-believer, and his ultimate conversion. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Seminarian Education Endowment Fund.

The Catholic Foundation is looking for someone in the diocese who actively demonstrates a life of service, prayer and giving in their parish. The 2018 Steward of the Year will receive two tickets to the 12th Annual Foundation of Faith Dinner: Walking with the Saints, and dinner for two at a local restaurant. The winning parish will win a cash prize of $1,000. Nominations must be submitted by pastors or parish administrators by April 27.