About the Monsignor Feeney Foundation
The Monsignor Feeney Foundation is an independent educational Foundation that was established in 1983 by members of the Catholic community to enhance educational experiences through the arts. Since that time the Foundation has continued to grow and now through the Foundation's fundraising activities, provides opportunities for children and youth to help develop their lifelong learning skills, to develop their spirituality, and to enhance their future. The Foundation, through partnerships with the home, church and the community, hopes to continue growing into the next millennium. The Foundation, through its annual fundraising campaigns, has provided over a million dollars to support scholarships, bursaries, resources for special needs children, the performing and visual arts, anti-violence programs, special programs in religion and family life, and numerous other educational enhancements that help to create great citizens of tomorrow.
Monsignor Feeney (1905-1981)
The Foundation's draws its inspiration and drive from its namesake, Monsignor J.A. Feeney. Monsignor Feeney committed his life to serving the church, the community and Catholic education in London and surrounding areas for over 30 years. His view of Catholic education was large and visionary with a focus on excellence. Monsignor Feeney was the founder of the Parent - Teacher Associations of Ontario, a supporter of the Ontario Separate School Trustees Association and a highly respected government advisor on issues concerning Catholic education. Today, many years after his death, his leadership continues as an inspiration to all who know the importance and benefit of Catholic education. His contribution to Catholic schools in this community and in the province is immeasurable.
Mission Statement
The Monsignor Feeney Foundation is an independent, charitable, Catholic organization dedicated to enhancing the educational experiences and opportunities of the Catholic students and schools of Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin Counties and the City of London through the generating of funds and other resources that support:
- The funding of grant proposals in the areas of the arts and Catholic faith development.
- The funding of grant proposals submitted by school communities that serve significant high needs populations.
- The awarding of scholarships and bursaries to deserving students who have been accepted into accredited post-secondary school institutions.
- Being a catalyst in initiating innovative programs / projects that are beneficial to the ongoing advancement of Catholic education generally or which enhance the experiences and opportunities of specific Catholic learners / school communities.