June 2025 Newsletter
This year’s grant program application will open on July 1, 2025, and we will accept applications through August 29, 2025. If you missed our Grant Program Kick-Off Webinar on June 25, please watch the Zoom recording to learn about this year’s application process, qualification requirements, grant guidelines, and more! Contact mwade@archkck.org with questions.
CFNEK NEW MISSION VIDEO
We're thrilled to share the launch of our brand new mission video, a powerful glimpse into the heart of the Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas and the impact of our work. This inspiring short video highlights who we are, what we stand for, and how we serve our faith community through generosity, stewardship, and hope. We invite you to watch, share, and join us in continuing our mission to build a legacy of faith for generations to come! Click here to check it out!
Board Member Highlight
We’re thrilled to share that CrossFirst Bank CFO Ben Clouse, President of the CFNEK Board of Directors, has been named among the 2025 CFO of the Year honorees by the Kansas City Business Journal! Ben, who joined CrossFirst in 2021, is included among a distinguished group of 16 CFOs across a variety of industries in the Kansas City region. Ben has been a steadfast leader, guiding the Catholic Foundation with wisdom, integrity, and a deep commitment to our mission. Through his dedication, we've expanded our impact and strengthened our ability to support our Catholic communities. Congratulations, Ben!
New Endowment Fund!
With the guidance of Fr. Mike Peterson, the St. Bernard Pastoral and Finance councils opened a new endowment at the Catholic Foundation. We are incredibly grateful for their investment in future generations of the parish and look forward to our new relationship with St. Bernard Parish in Wamego! If the time is right for your parish, school, or ministry to create an endowment, we would love to get in touch with you.
Picture L-R: Dave Hernandez (Scholarship Committee Chair), Camila Arriaga (Scholarship Recipient, Bishop Ward High School), Mary Rose Enderle, and Richard Bogenrife (Scholarship Fund Holders)
The Enderle-Bogenrife Scholarship provides financial assistance to a Catholic high school student in Leavenworth or Wyandotte Counties, Kansas, who plans to attend a trade school. The scholarship will be applied toward the student's trade school tuition.
This year's scholarship recipient, Camila Arriaga, a student from Bishop Ward High School, will continue her education at Metropolitan Community College. She will be focused on learning all about auto collision and repair, and entrepreneurship. In Camila's scholarship essay and during the scholarship check presentation program, Camila expressed how this scholarship would change her life by allowing her, as a woman, to succeed in the auto collision industry. This scholarship will help her achieve her dreams of owning her own auto collision business someday. Camila expressed her gratitude to God and her family, and the staff at Bishop Ward High School, who helped shape her into the person she is now. Congratulations, Camila Arriaga!
2025 Continuing Education Program
Thank you to the professionals who joined us for our 15th Annual St. Thomas More Continuing Education Program! The day began with Mass with Archbishop Emeritus Joseph F. Naumann, followed by breakfast, networking, and 3 wonderful continuing education presentations.
Special thanks to this year’s speakers: Kathleen Lippert, Zack Royle, and Megan Scheiderer.
Another thank you to our sponsors:
Country Club Trust Company
Catholic Education Foundation
Commerce Trust Company
Catholic Community Health
Mark & Mary Pat McKinzie
Alts Eval, LLC
Stephanie M Smith, Chartered
Chris & Dana Arth
Farewell, Bill Maloney
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our Executive Director, Bill Maloney, for his dedicated leadership and unwavering commitment to the mission of the Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas for the last 4 years. Bill's achievements and contributions have left a lasting impact on our organization and the communities we serve. As he embarks on his next chapter, we wish him continued success and many blessings in all his future endeavors.
Established in 2006, with funds held at the CFNEK, Antoinette D. Berkel Memorial Scholarships benefit students in Wyandotte County Catholic schools who are heading into their 8th grade year. Students are nominated by their school principals based on how they exemplify a caring heart and a dedication to community service. This year's recipients have been announced! Click here to meet these students and learn more about this scholarship!
CEF Pickleball Tournament
The Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas was happy to be a Court Sponsor at the 4th Annual CEF Futures pickleball tournament fundraiser to help raise funds for CEF scholarships. The morning was filled with lots of pickleball fun, all while raising money for Catholic education.
Event: Wills and Estates Workshop
Date: August 14th, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Emporia, KS
Speaker: Stuart N. Symmonds, Attorney at Law
Registration: Click Here, Free
Event: Estate Planning 101
Date: September 24th, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Topeka, KS
Speaker: Vince Cox, Attorney at Law
Registration: Click Here, Free
Event: Catholic Advisors Network
Date: October 15th, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Church of the Nativity, Leawood, KS
Registration: Click Here, Free
Event: Wills and Trusts Workshop
Date: October 15th, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Shawnee, KS
Registration: Click Here, Free