"It is the responsibility of the entire Catholic Community -- bishops, priests, deacons, religious, and laity -- to continue to strive toward the goal of making our Catholic schools available, accessible, and affordable to all Catholic parents and their children ..." ~ The United States Catholic Council of Bishops
The McMahon Parater Foundation supports the good work of Catholic Schools in the Richmond Diocese by offering student aid, and will soon offer teacher and administrative development as well.
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Tuition Assistance
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Academic Resources and Programs
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Catholic schools in the Diocese of Richmond seek to develop the whole child -- building the spiritual, civic and moral foundation necessary for our children to succeed in life.
News & Events
Important Date to Remember:
All applications and supporting documentation must be received by the school by May 1, 2009 for a family to be included in the Diocesan Grant & Aid program.
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Planning for a Diocesan Wide Campaign has Begun
The McMahon Parater Foundation Board of Directors and Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo in consultation with his advisors have determined that a campaign for endowment funds will provide much needed resources to continue the rich heritage of Catholic schools and their mission of sound academic and spiritual formation. Read more »