#iGiveCatholic is nationally recognized as the official Catholic Giving Day, hosted on GivingTuesday, that celebrates and supports parishes, schools, and charitable ministries.

PHILADELPHIA, December 15, 2025 – In a powerful display of faith filled generosity and compassion, nearly 9,000 donors raised a record-breaking $2,213,146 for Catholic parishes, schools, and charitable ministries throughout the five-county Catholic Church of Philadelphia through #iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday.

Underscoring the region’s national leadership in Catholic philanthropy, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Appeal and Catholic Charities Appeal of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia both ranked among the top five beneficiaries nationwide for total dollars raised though the initiative.

#iGiveCatholic is locally spearheaded by The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia in partnership with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Since 2020, the initiative has raised over $9.6 million for Catholic entities in the Archdiocese.

#iGiveCatholic, nationally recognized as the official Catholic Giving Day, is celebrated annually on GivingTuesday. The initiative promotes a collective culture of Catholic philanthropy in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, helping to build sustainable annual fundraising capacity for parishes, schools, and organizations.

“I was thrilled to learn that this year’s #iGiveCatholic initiative set a new record in our local Church, raising more than $2.2 million for parishes, schools, and charitable ministries throughout our local Church,” said Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia.

“On behalf of all those whose lives will be touched by your generosity, I extend deep and prayerful gratitude. Your support is a powerful reflection of faith in action and a reminder of the light we are called to be for others. May God bless you abundantly during this holy season of Advent and always.”

“This incredible achievement is a testament to the generosity of donors across the Greater Philadelphia region,” said Ted Qualli, President and CEO of The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia. “Every act of generosity, big or small, helped us reach this milestone. Raising more than $2.2 million reflects the depth of commitment and compassion within our Catholic community.”

Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors, the James and Agnes Kim and Family Foundation and The Clark Family; our Lead Sponsors, Dilworth Paxson LLP, Porter & Curtis Consultative Insurance Brokers, Saul Ewing, and Stradley Ronon; our Partner Sponsors, Cathedral Letter Concepts and PDC Graphics; and our Friend Sponsors, Connor Strong & Buckelew and Immaculata University, for championing #iGiveCatholic in the Greater Philadelphia region.

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Editor’s Note:
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia is an independent, nonprofit community foundation committed to growing philanthropy according to Jesus Christ’s teachings. Grounded in the principles of faith and service, The Foundation meets the diverse needs of donors and Catholic institutions through charitable fund management and development consulting. Our solutions ensure an investment in the future of our faith. For more information, please visit thecfgp.org.

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