About Us
The Catholic Community Foundation is an autonomous pious foundation formed under Canon Law sections 1303, §1,1 and 114, §2 and incorporated as a nonprofit entity in the State of Texas. Organized in 2006 under the ecclesial authority of the Metropolitan Archbishop of San Antonio, the foundation represents an emerging ministry that:
- Provides investment and endowment management services for the benefit of the apostolic activities of the Roman Catholic Church and its related institutions; and,
- Provides donors with strategies and mechanisms to provide financial support for the Catholic ministries of their choice through Donor Advised Funds, Planned Giving/Bequests or outright donations.
For more information, please contact Alison Cochrane, CEO/President at 210-732-2157 or at [email protected]
Our Leadership
The Catholic Community Foundation is led by a group of visionary Catholic business and community leaders who provide morally responsible, professional and effective financial management for our Catholic institutions.
Board of Directors
Board of Trustees Officers

Stephen M. Dufilho
Chair
Investments

Ray E. Berend
Chair, Audit Committee
Certified Public Accountant

George J. Person
Secretary
Attorney at Law, Person, Whitworth, Borchers & Morales, L.L.P.

Eric C. Opiela
Treasurer
Attorney at Law

Most Reverend Gustavo Garcia-Siller, M.Sp.S.
Ex-Officio
Metropolitan Archbishop of San Antonio

Most Rev. Bishop Michael J. Boulette, DD
EX-Officio
Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Moderator of the Curia, Vicar General

Most Reverend Gary W. Janak, J.C.L.
EX-Officio
Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio
Vicar General
Chancellor
Trustees

Richard C. Dietz
Past Chair, Investment Committee
Retired AT&T Officer

Richard Kardys
Chair, Investment Commitee
Retired Group Vice President – Frost Bank

Frank M. Kudla, Jr.
President & COO, FNK Ventures, L.L.C.

Father Martin J. Leopold
Pastor, Mary Mother of the Church

Mona Mengler
Community Volunteer

Rick Molina
Owner, Mesquite Country Enterprises

Paul Olivier
Retired Banker

John Robb
Retired Banker
Catholic Community Foundation Staff
The Catholic Community Foundation staff oversees and administers the operation of the Foundation.

Alison Cochrane
CEO/President

Deacon John Benage
Vice President

Rachel Babcock
Executive Assistant