09/09/2026
Exciting News for St. Anthony of Padua!
We are thrilled to announce that the Archdiocese of Indianapolis has awarded St. Anthony of Padua a generous $30,000 grant for important upgrades to our school. We applied for this funding on April 30, 2026.
Following recommendations from our parish building and safety teams, we applied for and received funding to undertake several key improvements to the school:
Upgrades to Classroom Lighting: We will replace the original ceiling lights in all of our 50-year-old annex classrooms to enhance learning conditions.
Securing Our School Doors: We will rekey the school property to improve security, as years of providing keys without proper records have made this necessary.
Key Card Access: All faculty and staff will be provided with key cards for secure entry into the school building, ensuring a safer environment for our students.
This grant was made possible through two key funding sources:
The James P. Scott Capital Project Endowment Fund, which supports projects with significant potential impact on our parish and the larger Catholic community.
The Saint Francis Xavier Home Mission Grant Endowment Fund, which assists parishes and schools facing urgent needs.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Cindy Collins for once again crafting a wonderful grant application and to the Archdiocese for believing in us and investing in our infrastructure. Thank you for your continued support as we work to enhance our school facilities!
