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Marne Hult, Gift Planning Officer in the Watertown & Brookings areas of Eastern SD.   She joined our staff in 2016.  Her family includes her husband, 2 sons, 1 daughter in law, 1 grandson (+ 1 on the way), a daughter in heaven and 1 dog.     One of Marne’s favorite parts of being a gift…

Samantha (our modern day Good Samaritan from the previous article) had several ministries she wanted to support. She cared deeply about the hungry and forlorn children. She was greatly appreciative of the emergency medical services that responded quickly to her 911 call. She wanted to find a way to renovate the dilapidated neighborhood church, to…

“The concept of “neighbour” is now universalized, yet it remains concrete. Despite being extended to all mankind, it is not reduced to a generic, abstract and undemanding expression of love, but calls for my own practical commitment here and now. … we should especially mention the great parable of the Last Judgement (cf. Mt 25:31-46),…

  In serving directed giving by donors to specific Catholic parishes, schools, cemeteries, and other ministries, the CCFESD maintains a strong commitment to Catholic stewardship. This involves both good financial accounting as well as Catholic Responsible Investing, with an annual independent audit. As of March 31, 2022, we are please to report the following: A…

Why did you decide to work for the Catholic Community Foundation? After prayerfully considering this job, I decided that not only was God calling me here but it was an opportunity to live closer with my family.  Tell us about your background and family? I was raised on a ranch that has been in my…

We are so excited to welcome back Heather Fortin from her 5-year hiatus, at home raising her boys! Heather has assumed the role vacated by Kelly Bartmann. Why did you return to work for the Catholic Community Foundation? When I left the Foundation in 2016 it was after having my third child and I felt…