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"But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, so that your almsgiving may be secret."

– MATTHEW 6:3-4

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When you give to the Catholic Legacy Foundation of Acadiana, your generosity becomes a meaningful investment in the future of our Church, our schools, and our communities. 

When you partner with CLFA, you have the opportunity to direct your contribution toward the causes that resonate most deeply with your faith, values, and vision for a vibrant Catholic presence in Acadiana. Your donation can provide lasting impact or meet immediate needs across the Diocese of Lafayette by supporting:


  • Priests and Seminarians
  • Catholic Education
  • Catholic Charities
  • Church Parishes
  • Community Non-Profits


Together, let's invest in the Church's mission and begin your forever faithful legacy.

Priests & Semiarians

Target your donation to support the priests and seminarians of the Diocese of Lafayette.

Centennial Seminarian Educational Endowment

Covers educational expenses of future “shepherds” of the Diocese of Lafayette in seminarian formation

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Diocesan Seminary Endowment & Burses

Covers educational expenses of future “shepherds” of the Diocese of Lafayette in seminarian formation

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Fuselier Continuing Education Endowment

Continuing education of clergy

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Centennial Seminarian Educational Endowment

Covers educational expenses of future “shepherds” of the Diocese of Lafayette in seminarian formation

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Diocesan Seminary Endowment & Burses

Covers educational expenses of future “shepherds” of the Diocese of Lafayette in seminarian formation

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Catholic Education

Target your donation to support Catholic education the Diocese of Lafayette.

Catholic Foundation Endowment for Lay Education

For the education, formation and development of the laity

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Champions of Catholic Education Endowment

Provides for needs-based tuition assistance, professional educator development, technology and multi-media support and for religious education initiatives for grades k-12; grants to be made available once the endowment corpus reaches $1 million

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Father Harold J. Trahan & Friends Scholarships for African-American Catholics

Assists with post-secondary education based upon financial need

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George Simon Catholic Educational Endowment

Scholarship aid to needy students and funding for religious education programs at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Church Point, Assumption in Franklin, St. Peter in Morrow, Our Lady of Mercy in Opelousas, and St. Martin dePorres in Scott

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J.W.M. Educational Endowment

Scholarships for students at Catholic High in New Iberia, St. Edward in New Iberia, St. Peter’s in New Iberia, St. Peter’s in Gueydan, and St. Edmund in Eunice

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Msgr. Fuselier Endowed Scholarships

Scholarship aid for Catholic school education through a matching grant

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School Teachers Endowment

Provides for salary and benefits for teachers at Catholic schools

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Catholic Foundation Endowment for Lay Education

For the education, formation and development of the laity

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Champions of Catholic Education Endowment

Provides for needs-based tuition assistance, professional educator development, technology and multi-media support and for religious education initiatives for grades k-12; grants to be made available once the endowment corpus reaches $1 million

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Father Harold J. Trahan & Friends Scholarships for African-American Catholics

Assists with post-secondary education based upon financial need

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George Simon Catholic Educational Endowment

Scholarship aid to needy students and funding for religious education programs at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Church Point, Assumption in Franklin, St. Peter in Morrow, Our Lady of Mercy in Opelousas, and St. Martin dePorres in Scott

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Catholic Ministries

Target your donation to support Catholic ministries in the Diocese of Lafayette.

Catholic Charities of Acadiana

Supports the charitable works of Catholic Charities of Acadiana

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Garland and Kathy Hebert Endowment

Provides for service to the poor through Catholic Charities of Acadiana and the Matthew 25 grants program for church parishes

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Matthew 25 Endowment

Awards grants annually to church parishes to serve the poor, hungry and disadvantaged through parish-based social service centers and church ministries

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Catholic Charities of Acadiana

Supports the charitable works of Catholic Charities of Acadiana

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Garland and Kathy Hebert Endowment

Provides for service to the poor through Catholic Charities of Acadiana and the Matthew 25 grants program for church parishes

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Church Parishes

Target your donation to support church parishes in the Diocese of Lafayette.

Parish Preservation Fund

Dedicated to the preservation of sacred spaces within the Diocese of Lafayette, this is a non-endowed fund currently

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Perpetual Mass Endowment

Dedicated to the preservation of sacred spaces within the Diocese of Lafayette, this is a non-endowed fund currently

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St. Bryant Endowment

For a future parish site

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Parish Preservation Fund

Dedicated to the preservation of sacred spaces within the Diocese of Lafayette, this is a non-endowed fund currently

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Perpetual Mass Endowment

Dedicated to the preservation of sacred spaces within the Diocese of Lafayette, this is a non-endowed fund currently

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Community Non-Profits

Target your donation by supporting eligible community non-profits throughout Acadiana. Contact us to learn which non-profits qualify.

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Together, we build a Forever Faithful Church.

At the Catholic Legacy Foundation of Acadiana, we are committed to stewardship, sustainability, and service.


By supporting the causes that matter most to you, we ensure that Catholic ministries, parishes, and schools are forever faithful. Join us in making a lasting impact—because your faith, generosity, and vision can shape the future of the Church.

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