Charitable grants are now available to Diocese of Knoxville parishes By Allison DiGennaro The Pope Francis Charitable Trust Fund exists to support and accelerate charitable outreach at the parish level in the Diocese of Knoxville. The fund provides matching grants to parishes to foster local, parish-based charitable works. The Pope Francis Charitable Trust Fund supports parish-based charitable ministry in action. Key focus areas include feeding the hungry; supporting secure housing; helping children; and assistance with utilities, transportation, and minor health-care costs. Reaching out to those who are in need is a vital part of the Catholic faith. This matching-grant program helps to foster corporal works of mercy throughout the Diocese of Knoxville to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, offer shelter to those in need, and so much more. More than $600,000 has been awarded to parishes since the fund began providing grants in 2019. Parish applications are... Read more →