Catholic Foundation
Welcome to the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Jackson, MS. Bishop Joseph Brunini and 23 visionary Catholic leaders from throughout the Diocese established the Catholic Foundation in 1973. Their enthusiasm was focused on creating a way to encourage and assist the people of the diocese to provide for the future financial security of their parishes, schools, and other organizations under the auspices of the diocese.
Since then, the Foundation has grown both monetarily and in the number of endowments under its management. In 1973, the managed assets were $173,691 with four endowments, and by 1992 assets were $2,463,356 with 115 endowments. Today, the Catholic Foundation manages 350 different funds with over $11 million in assets.
Most parishes and schools in the Diocese now have at least one endowment to provide for future financial stability. The Foundation itself is funded by memberships, endowments, and in part by the diocese.
The Bishop and the Board of Directors direct the Foundation. The Investment Committee, made up of experienced and knowledgeable business community leaders, manages the funds entrusted to it using strict investment policies.
We believe our vision and mission is to create ways for our parishioners and friends to leave legacies that will perpetuate a strong sense of Catholic values that will influence lives for generations to come.
Foundation Board Members
| Charles P. Adams, Jr. | John A. Bellan, Jr. | Marc A. Biggers | Patrick R. Biglane |
| Luke E. Billman | William A. Brown | Sara W. Burrow | Ernest L. Buttross |
| Deacon Lawrence M. Campbell | Charles R. Campbell, III | Joan D. Cleary | Chris Correro |
| Rev. Francis J. Cosgrove | Joseph R. Danek | Rev. Thomas Delaney | Michael E. Dowell |
| George Q. Evans | Keith Fulcher | John H. Geary | Armand Guizerix, III |
| Julie Harkins | Barbara Harkins-Dickard | Michele L. Harris | Harrison D. Hart |
| F. Ewin Henson, III | Nancy N. Horton | Rev. Thomas J. Lalor | Lewis F. Mallory, Jr. |
| Jim McCraw | Stephen T. McDonald, II | Roger G. McGrath, III | S. Griffin Norquist, Jr. |
| Sr. M. Paulinus Oakes, RSM | Emil H. Pawlik | Diane V. Pradat | Joe G. Rice, Jr. |
| George Sherman | J. Clinton Smith | Michael E. Smith | A. J. Stone, Jr. |
| Katie G. Walley | Timothy L. Walsh | David F. Wender | Lee I. White, II |
| Mary Grace Yarborough |
Investment Practices
All investments of The Catholic Foundation must comply with the principals of socially responsible investment, consistent with the moral, social, and ethical teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Investment Committee has the authority to make all investment decisions regarding the liquid assets held in the various Trusts within the Foundation in accordance with the Catholic Foundation Investment Policy as approved by the Executive Committee.
The Investment Committee is made up of experienced and knowledgeable business community leaders that volunteer their time and expertise to grow the Foundations assets for the benefit of the Diocese of Jackson.