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Live Faithfully.
Give Joyfully.

Every gift of time, talent, or treasure reflects God’s love alive in us. In the Diocese of Richmond, the Catholic Community Foundation brings faith to life: Uplifting parishes, championing schools, and fueling ministries through the generosity of the faithful.

146

Parishes

500+

Ministries

29

Catholic Schools

Empowering the Church. Serving with Purpose.

By connecting generous hearts with life-giving causes, together with our donors, we bring hope to the lost, kindness to the lonely, and strength to our church.

Who We Are
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Faith. Compassion.
Stewardship.

A boy in a white robe stands in a church aisle during a service Our Mission

Our Mission

Rooted in God’s call to each of us, we invite his people to be partners in building the Kingdom, faithfully stewarding their gifts so that his hope may flourish today and endure for generations to come.

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Our Vision

We seek to inspire the faithful of the Diocese of Richmond to live the Gospel with joyful generosity—strengthening our parishes, sustaining our schools, and supporting the ministries that serve our communities.

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Uplifting Parishes

Our parishes are at the center of building the kingdom of God. The communities they nurture and the love they share rely on the support of the faithful to bring God’s love to life.
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Championing Schools

A Catholic education does more than grow knowledge; it fosters faith, community, and belonging. We strive to open the door to faith-based education for every student.
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Fueling Ministries

Our ministries selflessly answer Christ’s call. Each day, they bring his love to the poor, lost, and vulnerable, and they’re sustained by unwavering generosity.

Where Purpose 
Meets Action

The parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Richmond, Virginia serve nearly 250,000 faithful, and their missions are fueled by the generosity we strive to inspire.

Who We Serve

Put Your Faith Into Action

Whether you are looking to make a difference today or planning to support the future of faith, we provide various giving options to help you meet your philanthropic goals—matching generosity with mission.

Ways to Give
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Generosity at Work

Meet the people whose lives are changed, the ministries that foster faith, the parish families that can thrive—and the people who make it all possible.

See the Impact
Annual Reports

Sharpening Our Vision, Sharing God’s Mission: Annual Report

See how generosity in the Diocese of Richmond fuels faith formation, education, and care for those in need.

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Impact Stories

Answering the Call to Campus Ministry

One campus ministry fellow has seen students’ faith grow and lives change, all because of donors’ generosity.

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Impact Stories

Everything Is for You

An opera singer heard a call in the Eucharist. Now, generosity is helping him live it out as a priest.

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Henrico Parish Keeps Families Afloat 

At one parish, answering Christ’s call to help others in need often begins with an actual phone call.

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St. Mary’s Backpack a crucial ministry for kids in Tazewell County

What started as weekend meals for a few kids has grown into a labor of love for 170 kids in western Virginia.

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Opening Doors to Catholic Education for All

Long after their kids graduated, one couple is still making Catholic school possible for other families.

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We Are Here to Support You.

Whether you are a pastor seeking support, a donor exploring giving options, or have questions about the Foundation, our team is here to help.