St. Raphael Church was established in 1966 as a mission of St. Pius X after a census revealed 800 Catholic families living in east El Paso. It was decreed a parish in 1967. The Music Ministry at St. Raphael Church has grown to include various groups providing music at Sunday Masses. Other parish groups include the Knight of Columbus, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and St. Vincent de Paul.
This fund helps support the life and programs of the parish.
September 15, 2022
The Catholic Foundation Welcomes New Family Fund for St. Raphael SchoolHigh school sweethearts Marc and Michelle Zayas established a scholarship fund for St. Raphael School to provide annual distributions for scholarships in honor of their children, St. Raphael students and graduates, and to leave a legacy for their beloved parish and school community.
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February 01, 2020
The Catholic Foundation Welcomes the Angela Ladogana Fund for St. Raphael ParishAngela Ladogana was as generous after her passing as she was in life. A St. Raphael parishioner, Angela left an estate gift for her beloved parish; Fr. Tony Celino established a Named Fund for the church in her memory with her thoughtful donation. A Mass to celebrate the life and memory of Angela Elizabeth Ladogana will be held at St. Raphael Parish on Saturday, February 15 at the 4pm aticipated Mass.
Read moreEndowed funds provide a vehicle through which individuals make outright or planned gifts that will have an everlasting impact on the ministry/parish/school. In time the income generated by the gift will far exceed the original donation.
As a result, endowed funds provide a perpetual, supplemental source of income for such things as the enhancement of programs and ministries, facilities maintenance, scholarships and seminary assistance, priest retirement, etc. Learn more about endowed funds.
In addition to online donations, there are a variety of ways you can donate to support this fund.
To donate by phone, please call:
(915) 872-8412
(Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT)
To mail your donation:
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Monthly giving is a powerful way to provide sustainable, long-term support. As little as $20 (66 cents a day) can make a difference for the people helped by the parishes, schools, ministries, and charities in the Diocese of El Paso.
Creating a bequest in your will for the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso is a powerful statement in your legacy, and costs you nothing today.
Donors may create a Named Fund benefiting the endowed fund of their choice with a gift or pledge of $10,000 or more over a five-year period. If you're interested in creating a legacy in honor or memory of a loved one, contact us online or call (915) 872-8412.
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