Leadership Team
LEADERSHIP TEAM
John "Jamie" Kalamarides
General Chair | Connecticut Catholic Foundation, Inc.
"The Connecticut Catholic Foundation (CCF) is a Catholic Community Foundation whose mission is to foster generosity within the Archdiocese of Hartford. Our vision is to be the trusted partner of donors, parishes, Catholic ministries, and in today's case parochial schools as they pursue their charisms."
LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne
President | Connecticut Catholic Foundation, Inc.
"Catholic Community Foundations like the CCF provide a unique opportunity for persons, families, and parishes to financially support the ongoing work of the Church here in the Archdiocese of Hartford. People can be well assured that their designated funds are invested well and ethically and are used for the purpose that the donor intended. Catholic Community Foundations help drive the works of the Church forward!"
Board of Directors
Our CCF Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, governance, and stewardship to uphold the foundation’s mission and vision. It ensures financial integrity, guides grant-making decisions, and promotes ethical investment practices aligned with Catholic values. By leveraging each member’s expertise and personal and professional networks, the CCF Board of Directors fosters community engagement, secures resources, and supports initiatives that strengthen faith-based charitable giving.
Emeritus Directors:
Francisco "Frank" L. Borges
John M. Chapman
Brian A. Cutler
Dr. Peter J. Deckers
James W. Fanelli
James M. Loree
Ilse M. Nigro
James C. Smith
