Our Catholic Schools:
Centered in Christ, Committed to Excellence.
Our Catholic schools receive grants from Catholic Community Foundation of Mid-Michigan
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November 18, 2024The Office of Catholic Schools and eight schools in the Diocese of Saginaw received disbursements from six grants totaling more than $111,000 from funds administered by the Catholic Community Foundation of Mid-Michigan.
Chad Cook (CCFMM), Dr. Cormac Lynn (superintendent), Kristin Smith (CCFMM executive director) and Sandy Zondlak (CCFMM)"The funding provided by the CCFMM is a powerful confluence of our past, present and future. Through this funding, we are simultaneously honoring the intent and passions of past donors, supporting current staff and faculty and working to build a stronger future for our schools,” said Dr. Cormac Lynn, superintendent of Catholic schools. “Every school and teacher will benefit in some way from the support provided by the CCFFM endowments that support Catholic education. I am grateful to all those, past and present, who have contributed to these endowments."
The grants awarded include:
Anonymous Grant
Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic School, Harbor Beach: Offer a reduced or free hot lunch for qualifying families
St. John Neumann Grant
Sacred Heart Academy and Parish, Mount Pleasant: Train two teachers as Catechesis of the Good Shepherd catechists and provide materials for the Atrium
Office of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Saginaw: Curriculum review for at least one core subject area across all schools
Office of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Saginaw: Implement Franciscan at Home program for all schools and affiliated parishes, for use as foundation for Basic Catechist Certification
Bishop Kenneth E. Untener Catholic School Education Grant
St. Mary School and Nativity of the Lord Parish, Alma: Funds used to supplement teachers’ salaries to be competitive with Alma Public Schools
St. Michael School and Holy Trinity Parish, Pinconning: Funds used to supplement teachers’ salaries
St. Brigid of Kildare School and Parish, Midland: Teacher supplemental raise to make it more in line with Midland Public Schools
St. Elizabeth Area Catholic School and St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Reese: Supplement teacher salaries
Sacred Heart Academy and Parish, Mount Pleasant: Increase teacher salaries
Nouvel Catholic Central Schools, Saginaw - Supplement 30 teacher salaries
Office of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Saginaw: Provide a $2,500 stipend (after taxes) to the Excellence in Teaching Award recipients
Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic School, Harbor Beach: Supplement teacher salaries
St. Mary Medical Center Catholic School Education Grant
Office of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Saginaw: Provide a $2,500 stipend (after taxes) to the Excellence in Teaching Award recipients
Office of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Saginaw: Offer an overnight Principal Retreat for all principals at Center for Ministry
William P. & L. Marjorie Falsey Memorial Fund for Catholic Education Grant
St. Joseph the Worker School, Beal City - Supplement teachers’ salaries
Office of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Saginaw: Implement Franciscan at Home program for all schools and affiliated parishes, for use as foundation for Basic Catechist Certification
Koncavich Memorial Grant
Our Lady of Lake Huron School, Harbor Beach: Financially support low-income families who qualify for free/reduced lunch
The Diocese of Saginaw is home to 10 elementary schools and three high schools. To learn about the difference a Catholic education can make in your child’s life, find a school near you!
