Forever Faithful

Strengthening the Legacy of Faith in Acadiana

"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace."

— 1 Peter 4:10

A Legacy of Faith & Stewardship

To us, it’s spiritual ground—an invitation to walk in faith, engaging in service that is profound, compassionate, and perpetual. At the Catholic Legacy Foundation of Acadiana, our mission is to perpetuate Christ-centered work and sustain the Church’s mission for the good of God’s people— now and forever.


When you feel called to share your blessings, we help you build a giving plan that aligns with Catholic values and ensures your generosity endures for generations. Whether you are an individual donor, a church parish, a Catholic school, or a nonprofit, we provide faith-aligned investment management, donor education, and charitable giving opportunities to strengthen ministries, sustain parishes, and support Catholic education.


When you entrust your funds to CLFA, they are shepherded through faith-consistent investments, ensuring that every gift supports Christ’s mission. You can give with confidence, knowing that every supported organization aligns with Catholic values. Join us in building a lasting legacy of faith, hope, and generosity.

Together, we remain forever faithful.
Our Impact

The Catholic Legacy Foundation of Acadiana provides strategic financial solutions that help donors and Catholic organizations steward resources faithfully and wisely and support the mission of the Church for generations to come.

What We Do

Fund Management

We help individuals, families, parishes, and ministries grow and manage funds that provide long-term support for the Church’s mission, including:

  • Custodial Funds
  • Endowments
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Catholic Gift Annuities
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Investment & Management

We provide faith-aligned investment strategies that follow USCCB guidelines, ensuring Catholic organizations and donors can grow their resources while upholding their values.
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Grants & Scholarships

Through scholarships and grant opportunities, we fund Catholic education and ministries, making it possible for students and organizations to receive financial support.
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Seminars

We offer stewardship education and financial planning seminars to help individuals and organizations learn about legacy giving and charitable planning.
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Family Charitable Legacy Plan

We guide families in creating personalized estate plans that simplify the charitable gifts in their estate plans.

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Choose My Impact

Designate your gift to a specific cause or ministry that aligns with your faith.

Priest & Seminarians

Make a lasting, life-giving impact by targeting your donation to support priests and seminarians of the Diocese of Lafayette:


  • Centennial Seminarian Educational Endowment
  • Diocesan Seminary Endowment & Burses
  • Fuselier Continuing Education Endowment

Catholic Education

Target your donation to support Catholic education in the Diocese of Lafayette:


  • Catholic Foundation Endowment for Lay Education
  • Champions of Catholic Education Endowment
  • Father Harold J. Trahan & Friends Scholarships for African-American Catholics
  • George Simon Catholic Educational Endowment
  • J.W.M. Educational Endowment
  • Msgr. Fuselier Endowed Scholarships
  • School Teachers Endowment

Catholic Ministries

Target your donation to support Catholic ministries serving the Diocese of Lafayette:


  • Catholic Charities of Acadiana 
  • Garland and Kathy Hebert Endowment
  • Matthew 25 Endowment

Church Parishes

Target your donation to support church parishes in the Diocese of Lafayette:


  • Parish Preservation Fund
  • Perpetual Mass Endowment
  • St. Bryant Endowment

Community Non-Profits

Target your donation to support community organizations that align with the Gospel.

Diocesan Endowments & Burses

• Matthew 25 Endowment – Serving the poor and vulnerable.

• Priests’ Welfare Trust – Supporting retired priests.

• Parish Preservation Fund – Maintaining sacred spaces.

• Seminarian Endowment & Burses – Educating future priests.


Catholic Charities of Acadiana

Providing essential services for those in need.

Catholic Education Endowment

Strengthening Catholic schools and scholarships.

Church Parishes

Direct support for local parishes and their ministries.

Community Non-Profits

Funding faith-based charitable organizations.

Family Charitable Legacy Plan

Establish a long-term plan for Catholic philanthropy.

Make My Impact

Choose how you wish to make your forever faithful impact today.

Planned Giving

Wills & Bequests
Beneficiary Designations
Charitable Trusts

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Planned Giving

Immediate Giving

Cash Donations

Securities

Real Estate

& More

Immediate Giving

Special Gifts

Tangible Personal Property

Remainder Interests in Property

Life Insurance

& More

Special Gifts
Make My Gift

Your generosity sustains the mission of the Church. Give today to ensure we remainforever faithful in serving Christ and His people here in Acadiana.

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Why Partner with CLFA?

The Catholic Legacy Foundation of Acadiana provides a trusted way to align your charitable giving with your Catholic faith. Through responsible stewardship and morally sound investments, we ensure your gifts make a lasting impact on local parishes, ministries, and Catholic institutions. Partnering with CLFA means supporting the Church’s mission today while building a legacy of faith for future generations.

  • Faith-Aligned Stewardship
  • Perpetual Catholic Giving
  • Locally Rooted, Eternally Focused
  • Comprehensive Giving Solutions
  • Trust & Ecclesial Oversight
  • Morally Sound Investment Management
  • Strengthening Catholic Institutions
  • Personalized Charitable Giving Plans
Why CLFA?

Lumen Christi Society

The Lumen Christi Legacy Society honors and recognizesdonors who include Catholic organizations in their estate plans. Your planned gift through wills, trusts, or other assets ensures the light of Christ continues to shine for generations.

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The Story Behind Our Logo

The sanctuary lamp represented in our logo is a timeless symbol of Christ’s presence.


Just as the sanctuary lamp flame burns perpetually in every Catholic church, our mission is to keep the faith alive and growing for generations through forever faithful stewardship and generosity.

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Get to Know Us!

We’re here to help you explore ways to leave aforever faithful impact on the Church in Acadiana. Contact us today to start the conversation!

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1408 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501

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