It’s our 25th Anniversary!
For 25 years, CCF has worked to build a vibrant Catholic community. Thanks to the inspired generosity of our donors and partners, we have grown to steward $350 million in assets and have granted more than $140 million to Catholic and nonprofit causes.
Catholic Spirit Article
At 25, CCF transforming from ‘money manager’ to its own philanthropic good
Basilica Magazine Article
CCF 25th Anniversary: A Conversation with Anne Cullen Miller
Anniversary Celebration
On April 26, 2018, at the Hilton Minneapolis, more than 800 Minnesota Catholics came to the table to celebrate the community impact made possible by collective, Catholic philanthropy. It truly was a blessed event. We’ve included a few of the highlights on this page. Enjoy!
Why the table?
Jesus built an extraordinary community by reclining at ordinary dinner tables and breaking bread. Bishop Caggiano, our keynote speaker, urges Catholics to do likewise.
Your dining table is a powerful tool for building community. It calls you to share — your food, your family, your friends, and yes, your financial resources. We hope you’ll take Bishop Caggiano’s message to heart. The strength of our Catholic community depends on your table and the sharing it inspires.
Rediscovering the power of the table starts by extending an invitation as simple as “come to the table.”
Highlight Reel
Watch the highlight reel of the entire event program.
Photo Gallery
View the full gallery by clicking the image below.
Keynote Address
Watch a summary of the keynote below. Or, view the full address here.
Named the “Entrepreneurial Bishop” by Forbes Magazine, Bishop Caggiano of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut, inspires Catholics to rediscover the power of the table.
Cornerstone of a Foundation
Watch CCF President Anne Cullen Miller’s remarks.
Musical Entertainment
See Patty Peterson and the Benilde-St. Margaret Choir perform Come to the Table, accompanied by The Jazz Mentors.
A Prayer for the Table
Lord, please bless this table.
Bless the food that rests upon it.
Bless the family and friends that sit around it.
Bless the conversation that unfolds across it.
May this table be a place of welcome and grace.
May it be a place of respect and belonging.
May it be a place where community begins.
You, Lord, are made known to us
In the breaking of the bread
And in the sharing of our very lives.
We ask that You bless this table now as we pray,
Bless us, O Lord,…
What Guests Are Saying…
“CCF brought everyone to the table in a very welcoming way. It seemed as if Christ himself was also inviting us to come and participate in the conversation and meal.”
“The energy in the room was so palpable!”
“Congratulations on a fantastic event! I went to bed with a smile on my face, thankful for such wonderful people we know from our faith community.”
“A great celebration of CCF and all it has done and continues to do in promoting a dynamic Catholic presence for our local church. I said to more than one person last night that it felt like a family gathering – people from across the Archdiocese came together as a family of faith.”
“The enthusiasm of the attendees was contagious.”
“The evening was a celebration of gratitude and encouragement from start to finish.”
Event Sponsors
This event was made possible by the generosity of the following sponsors. We are so grateful for their contribution to our community celebration of Catholic philanthropy.
DIAMOND
PLATINUM
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
Mike & Michele Traeger