President’s Letter

A Beacon of Hope in 2025:
The Dan Murphy Foundation’s Catholic Commitment

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Dear Friends and Partners,

As we enter 2025, I write with gratitude for your faithful service and with a heart full of hope for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Our mission at the Dan Murphy Foundation remains as vital as ever: to serve as faithful stewards of God’s gifts while advancing Catholic values and charitable works that uplift and sustain our community in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

The coming year presents unique challenges, particularly as we navigate the financial realities shaped by the Archdiocesan litigation settlement. This moment calls for prudence and discernment as we direct our funding. While mindful of these fiscal constraints, we remain resolutely committed to supporting initiatives that advance the work of the Church and the flourishing of our Catholic community.

Three key priorities will guide our efforts in 2025:

• Sustaining the Operational Vitality of Diocesan High Schools: Our Catholic high schools are pillars of faith formation and academic excellence, shaping the next generation of leaders and disciples. We will ensure these institutions receive the support they need to thrive, fostering environments where students can grow spiritually, intellectually, and morally.
• Promoting Vocations and Evangelization: Answering the call to religious life is a profound act of faith, and we are committed to supporting organizations and programs that nurture vocations. Additionally, we will invest in initiatives that invite lapsed and new Catholics into deeper relationship with Christ, ensuring the Church’s mission of evangelization reaches hearts in every corner of our community.
• Making Thoughtful Funding Decisions: Considering the financial challenges before us, we will prioritize grants that have the greatest impact, focusing on sustainable programs that support the work of our religious leaders, strengthen families, promote Catholic values, and alleviate the misery of the sick and the poor.

While we acknowledge the trials ahead, we are reminded that our faith teaches us to see hope and opportunity even in times of difficulty. Indeed, our mindset is guided by the belief that we exist for times such as this. Together, with your generosity and prayerful partnership, we can continue to shine the light of Christ in our world.

Thank you for your trust, your prayers, and your unwavering commitment to the mission of the Church. May God bless you and your families abundantly in the year ahead.

In faith and gratitude,