Welcome to the Catholic Peoples Foundation

Our goal is to make your visit to our Web site as productive and educational as possible. For instance, did you know that the Catholic Peoples Foundation is the sole means for fundraising in the Diocese of Gallup? Unlike many dioceses, the Diocese of Gallup does not have a separate office of development. In fact, our diocesan staff consists of only fifteen people, and our foundation staff has only three full-time positions and one part-time. Yes, we all work very hard!

Another unique fact concerning our fundraising effort is that the money raised by our annual appeal—the Diocesan Services Appeal—is put right back to work in our diocese. On average, about 80 cents of every dollar raised by our foundation is used for the mission work in our mission diocese!

Which brings up another interesting fact: of the missions recognized by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Home Missions, the Diocese of Gallup is often considered one of the largest and poorest. Yes, your donations could not mean more to the people who are touched by your generosity. In this part of the country, we need and use every dime we receive!

So please browse our site with an open mind, a willing soul, and a grateful heart. And if you find God is calling you to the mission work of our humble diocese, please join us. There are many ways to help: prayer, volunteerism—and of course making a gift. We need and welcome all!

In Christ,

Dorothea Teso

Executive Director

Catholic Peoples Foundation