The Catholic Initiative

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Our Calling

Restoring the mission

The issues facing the Church today and the model built to meet them.

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Transforming Communities

Invest in a thriving and sustainable Catholic Church

The Catholic Initiative is renewing the family of God by investing in and partnering with vibrant, but under-resourced parishes and schools to restore sacred places, amplify ministries, and sustain them for generations.

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Who We Are

Invest in a thriving and sustainable Catholic Church

The Catholic Initiative is renewing the family of God by investing in and partnering with vibrant, but under-resourced parishes and schools to restore sacred places, amplify ministries, and sustain them for generations.

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Board of Directors

Proud to serve our faith

The people charged with stewarding the Initiative's mission, resources, and long-term direction.

Mark Pulte
Mark Pulte
Co-Founder & Chairman
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Kevin Doyle
Kevin Doyle
Co-Founder, Executive Vice Chairman & President
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Nancy Pulte Rickard
Nancy Pulte Rickard
Board of Directors
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Karen Pulte
Karen Pulte
Board of Directors
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Joe Gelchion
Joe Gelchion
Special Advisor to the Board
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The Catholic Initiative Team

Here to help you give well

Reach out to any member of our team to learn how your generosity can strengthen Catholic life.

Damian Hermann
Damian Hermann
Executive Director
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Michael McLaughlin
Michael McLaughlin
Chief Inspiration Officer
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Chris Walsh
Chris Walsh
Principal Gifts
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Tammye Raster
Tammye Raster
Director of Mission Support Services
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Susan Lynch
Susan Lynch
Principal Gifts Officer, The Catholic Initiative
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Daisy McLaughlin
Daisy McLaughlin
Business Administration Manager
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Kara Hughes
Kara Hughes
Grants Manager
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Pulte Family Charitable Foundation Support

Strategy & stewardship

Foundation staff who provide strategic and financial support across the Initiative's work.

Morgan Seyle
Morgan Seyle
Vice President of Strategy
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Mirtha Montecchi
Mirtha Montecchi
Chief Financial Officer
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Kaitlin Hanley
Kaitlin Hanley
Senior Strategy Associate
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Your gift stabilizes, endows, and enriches Catholic communities so that priests and educators can focus on their mission.

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