Bishop Joseph Brunini and 23 visionary Catholic leaders from throughout the Diocese of Jackson established the Catholic Foundation in 1973. Their enthusiasm was focused on creating a way to encourage and assist the people of the diocese to provide for the future financial security of their parishes, schools, and other organizations under the auspices of the diocese.
Since then, the Foundation has grown both monetarily and in the number of endowments under its management. Today, the Catholic Foundation manages 399 trust funds and insurance policies with more than $54 million in assets.
The Bishop and the Board of Directors preside over the Foundation. The Investment Committee, made up of experienced and knowledgeable business community leaders, manages the funds entrusted to it using strict investment policies.
Our mission is to create ways for our parishioners and friends to leave legacies that will perpetuate a strong sense of Catholic values that will influence lives for generations to come.
The Catholic Foundation
40th Annual Bishop’s Cup Golf Classic
September 15, 2022
Lake Caroline Golf Club
Tee Time 1:00 p.m.
Register for Bishop’s Cup Online
Donate to The Catholic Foundation Online
2021 Annual Report
2020 Annual Report
2019 Annual Report
Foundation Officers
- Bishop Joseph Kopacz – Director
- Joe Rice, Jr – President
- Chris Correro – Vice President
- Michael Kimbrell – Treasurer
- Diane Pumphrey – Secretary
Foundation Board of Directors
Rev. Nick Adam, Jackson Charles P. Adams, Jr., Florida Joe Azar, Jr, Batesville Elizabeth Barber, Flora Marc Biggers, Greenwood Patrick Biglane, Natchez Carolyn Callahan, Madison Chris Correro, Madison Chris Cox, Flowood Rev. Lincoln Dall, Pearl Harlan Dean, Clinton Margie Delaney, Brandon Wayne Eblehar, Stoneville D. Keith Fulcher, Cleveland John Geary, Jackson – Emeritas Harrison Hart, Madison Emily Holman, Tupelo Dr. Karen Hulett, Madison Rev. Gerry Hurley, Flowood Rev. Jason Johnston, Starkville Michael Kimbrell, Brandon Rev. Bishop Kopacz, Jackson Bob Lampton, Jackson Lewis Mallory, Jr., Starkville Marcus Mallory, Columbus Steve Massey, Ridgeland Ronnie Mayers, Cleveland Jim McCraw, Jackson Kyle McConnell, Columbus William O’Connor, Clinton Diane Pumphrey, Madison Joe Rice, Ridgeland Allen Scott, Clinton Steve Shackelford, Jackson Steve Shirley, Madison A.J. Stone, Jr., Jackson Yvonne Thaxton, Brandon Christopher Walters, Brandon Dr. David Wender, Jackson Lee White, II, Natchez Donna Williams, Clinton
For More Information Contact:
Rebecca Harris, Executive Director
(601) 960-8477
rebecca.harris@jacksondiocese.org
P.O. Box 23004
Jackson, MS 39225