St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist
Patron of the Catholic Future Foundation
Why St. Matthew
Once a tax collector, St. Matthew answered Jesus’ invitation without hesitation: “And he got up and followed him” (Matthew 9:9b). His conversion reminds us that God calls ordinary people to extraordinary missions. As our patron, St. Matthew inspires faithful stewardship, integrity in finance, and generosity that strengthens the Church.
How St. Matthew Guides Our Mission
The Catholic Future Foundation helps donors, parishes, schools, and ministries build enduring support for the work of the Church. Like Matthew’s decisive response to Christ, we invite a decisive commitment to the future—through professionally managed, values-aligned funds that grow today’s gifts into long-term impact across northeast Nebraska.
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Feast Day: September 21
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Patronage: Accountants, bookkeepers, bankers, tax collectors, actors, taxi drivers, all who steward resources with care
Prayer to St. Matthew
Oh Glorious St. Matthew,
You who left behind worldly gain
to follow Christ,
Inspire us to seek the
treasures of heaven.
Guide us in our mission
to serve the Church
And bless the stakeholders and beneficiaries of the
Catholic Future Foundation
As we celebrate 50 years of stewardship and hope.
Amen.