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New Stewardship Manual and Steward of the Year Nominations Now Open
New Stewardship Manual and Steward of the Year Nominations Now Open
May 20, 2026

The Catholic Foundation has officially launched the new Stewardship Manual, Pray, Serve, and Give: A Disciple’s Guide to Parish Stewardship, during the recent Prebysteral meeting. The manual was created to help parishes foster a stronger culture of prayer, service and giving within parish communities, After two years of development between the Catholic Foundation and the Catholic Foundation Stewardship Committee, this resource is now available for our parishes in both English and Spanish through the Clergy Corner section of our website.

The manual provides both theological and practical guidance on stewardship and can be implemented through a parish pastoral council, ministry council, or through the creation of a dedicated Stewardship Committee.

In addition, the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Steward of the Year Award, recognizing individuals from parishes, Catholic schools, and Catholic organizations who exemplify a stewardship way of life through prayer, service, and generosity.

The contest features seven ministry categories, with one finalist selected from each category by the Catholic Foundation Stewardship Committee:

  • St. Juan Diego – Ministry of Communications and Evangelization
  • St. John of God – Ministry of Health and Bereavement
  • St. John Baptist de La Salle – Ministry of Education and Religious Formation
  • St. Carlo Acutis – Ministry of Youth and Young Adults
  • St. Teresa of Calcutta – Ministry to the Poor
  • St. Frances Xavier Cabrini – Ministry of Refugees and Immigrants
  • San Pedro de Jesús Maldonado – Ministry of Leadership

From these finalists, one overall recipient will be prayerfully chosen to receive the 2026 Steward of the Year award.

The grand prize recipient will be honored during the 20th Annual Foundation of Faith Event: 25 Years of Faith & Giving, on September 17, 2026, at Starlight Event Center. The recipient will receive a $100 award, and their parish, diocesan ministry, or Catholic school will receive $1,000 in recognition of their service. Each finalist will also receive a $50 recognition award. The nomination deadline is Monday, June 29, 2026. Pastors, parish/school administrators, and ministry directors may designate someone to submit a nomination on behalf of their parish, school, or ministry.

For more information about the Stewardship Manual, Pray, Serve, and Give: A Disciple’s Guide to Parish Stewardship, or the 2026 Steward of the Year Award, please contact Karina Sandoval at ksandoval@catholicfoundationelpaso.org.

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