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Catholic United Home Office Closed Feb. 20


The Home Office of Catholic United Financial will be closed on Feb. 20, 2012 in observance of President's Day.

Raffle highlighted in Archdiocese paper


Excitement is building for the 2012 Catholic Schools Raffle. Catholic United Financial is again the sole sponsor of the 3rd Annual Catholic Schools Raffle and is challenging the 59 participating schools to raise a total of $500,000. Students will start selling the $5 tickets on Jan. 13 and finish ...

Happy New Year to our members and friends


Happy New Year to our members and friends. Catholic United Financial Home Office will be closed on Jan. 2, 2012 in observance of the New Year Holiday.

Taxed now, or taxed later?


John Tetzloff, CLU, FICF, LUTCF, is the Catholic United Financial Advanced Case Specialist and Trainer. He leads estate planning seminars throughout the year and is the host of the Creating Wealth Beyond Money radio show, which can be heard Saturd...

This is not the season to talk about funerals


It’s pretty easy to argue that any given time is not the right time to talk, or even think, about funerals. Joy and happiness are all around. Children play, adults laugh, all is merry and bright. So when the seasonal merriment ends and the tree comes down, is that the right time to tal...

Long-Awaited Return: A soldier returns home


This article originally appeared in the Nov-Dec 2011 edition of Our Catholic Journey, the official publication of Catholic United Financial. After 60 years, an American soldier returns hom...

Naumann retires as head of Foundation


  by Jared Roddy, Editor This article originally appeared in the Sept-Oct 2011 edition of Our Catholic Journey, the official publication of Catholic United Financial. ...

3 simple steps to life insurance


This article originally appeared in the Sept-Oct 2011 edition of Our Catholic Journey, the official publication of Catholic United Financial. Now that Life Insurance Awareness Mon...

World Youth Day pilgrims share experiences


by Susan F. Detlefsen, Staff Writer This article originally appeared in the Sept-Oct 2011 edition of Our Catholic Journey, the official publication of Catholic United Financial. ...

Protect your college-bound kid


by Jared Roddy, Editor This is an article originally published in the Sept.-Oct. 2011 edition of Our Catholic Journey, the official publication of Catholic United Financial.   ...

Estate Planning-Understanding your assets


John Tetzloff, CLU, FICF, LUTCF, is the Catholic United Financial Advanced Case Specialist and Trainer. He leads estate planning seminars throughout the year and has more than 20 years experience in estate planning and financial prepa...

Mobile disaster relief unit is on task


by Jared Roddy, Editor This is an article originally published in the Sept./Oct. 2011 edition of Our Catholic Journey, the official publication of Catholic United Financial. After its first season of depl...

Home Office Closed on Nov. 1, 2011


The Home Office of Catholic United Financial will be closed on Nov. 1, 2011 in observance of All Saints Day. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Nov. 2.

October Events a'plenty


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September is Life Insurance Awareness Month


September Is Life Insurance Awareness Month It isn't often that we get to celebrate the impact that we have on the lives of people in our communities, but September's Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM) is the perfect...

DEPLOYMENT ALERT: Disaster relief teams to Minot


Catholic United Response has announced that volunteers are needed in Minot, N.D. starting July 29 for flood relief efforts. The official Minot city volunteers registration website is here. Sign up online and indicate that you will be working with Catholic United Financial. Executive Director Pau...

Raffle funds: Where do they go?


by Susan F. Detlefsen, Staff Writer This article originally appeared in the May-June 2011 edition of Our Catholic Journey, the official publication of Catholic United Financial. ...

Disaster Alert :: N.D. floodwaters rising


Disaster recovery volunteers will be needed soon in response to rising floodwaters in the Minot, N.D. area. Floodwaters are expected to reach 7 to 9 feet above record levels at the end of June, possibly affecting the entire city. Sign up here as a Catholic United Response volunteer, visit the proj...

The Path to Councilhood, Part 2


by Jared Roddy, Editor This is part 2 of an article originally published in the May-June 2011 edition of Our Catholic Journey, the official publication of Catholic United Financial. Click here to read part 1....

The Path to Councilhood - Part 1


by Jared Roddy, Editor This article originally appeared in the May-June 2011 edition of Our Catholic Journey, the official publication of Catholic United Financial. ...

Foundation 2011 golf tourney raises record amount


by Paul Naumann, Executive Director This article originally appeared in the May-June 2011 edition of Our Catholic Journey, the official publication of Catholic United Financial. ...

Why planning for estate taxes is so crucial


John Tetzloff, CLU, FICF, LUTCF, is the Catholic United Financial Advanced Case Specialist and Trainer. He leads estate planning seminars throughout the year and has more than 20 years experience in estate planning and fin...

Catholic United Scrapbook update


Here are the latest entries in the Catholic United Financial scrapbook Priest with a Chainsaw! No, it's not the title of a B-grade horror movie. It's Fr. Kevin ...

Volunteers needed for Wadena disaster recovery


Disaster recovery volunteers will be needed June 13-17 in the Wadena area as part of a Catholic United Response deployment. Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. and finish at 5 p.m. each day. No experience necessary, but work will include demolition, construction, debris clean up, tree removal, and roofin...

Volunteers needed for Minneapolis tornado clean up


Disaster recovery volunteers are needed at 1823 Emerson Ave North in Minneapolis at 8:30 a.m. on May 26 for clean up efforts after the May 22 tornado. Catholic United Response is partnering with Cross Connections in this effort, with more work likely this coming weekend. Volunte...

2010 Annual Report available online


Catholic United Financial's 2010 annual report is now available for viewing and download online. Download the 2010 Catholic United Financial Annual Report Other Links Annual Reports page About Us page Contact Us page Career Center

Catholic United Financial announces merger


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2011   Contact: Deborah Gephart 651-765-4122 1-800-568-6670 dgephart@catholicunited.org Catholic United Financial and the ...

Estate Planning and Risk Tolerance


John Tetzloff, CLU, FICF, LUTCF, is the Catholic United Financial Advanced Case Specialist and Trainer. He leads estate planning seminars throughout the year and is the host of the Creating Wealth B...

Catholic United :: Recent Giving


Catholic United Financial's mission is to support our Catholic schools and religious education. Here are some recent updates and photos of living out that mission during the first three months of 2011. ...

Personal planning key to an estate plan


John Tetzloff, CLU, FICF, LUTCF, is the Catholic United Financial Advanced Case Specialist and Trainer. He leads estate planning seminars throughout the year and is the host of the Creating Wealth Beyond Money radio show, which can be...

Offices closed for Good Friday


Catholic United Financial Home Office will be closed on April 22, 2011 in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen on Monday, April 25, 2011 at 8 a.m. Thank you and have a blessed Easter.

Credit Union Annual Meeting is May 18


Members are invited to the Catholic United Financial Credit Union 10th Annual Meeting of Members May 18, 2011 • 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at...

True Participants in Society


by Michael McGovern The stated Vision of Catholic United Financial is clear and to the point. “Bound by our Catholic Faith we will: Be the provider of choice in contributing to the financial well-being of our members; and be a visible leader in support of our Cathol...

Flooding recovery volunteers needed


Catholic United Response is moving forward with training efforts, fundraising and networking in order to prepare for disaster recovery efforts this spring. Your assistance is needed in whatever way you can help. Sign up to become a...

Raffle raises $344,956 for Catholic Schools


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2011 Marketing Contact: Susan Detlefsen651-765-4137 or 1-800-568-6670ads@catholicunited.org ST. PAUL, MINN. – Catholic students and schools came through to raise an amazing amount of money for Catholic edu...

Catholic Schools Raffle results are in


Raffle Home Rules Prizes Results The official Prize Drawing was held on March 10, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Home Office of Catholic Unite...

First policy sold under new name


by Jared Roddy, Editor When he purchased a Single Premium Youth Term policy for his granddaughter, Mandan, N.D., Sales Representative Victor Friesz didn’t know there was anything special about that particular policy. It wasn’t the first one he had purchased, n...

Estate Planning: Keys to Your Kingdom


by John Tetzloff, Advanced Case Specialist When we discuss estate planning, what we’re really talking about is how to effectively pass our wealth to our families, church or heirs as well as how to protect that wealth while we’re living. H...

From the President - What about the logo?


by Michael F. McGovern, President Whenever an organization of any kind updates or changes its name, the question always seems to come up, ‘what about our logo?’ When we started the discussion regarding our name update, we noticed almost immediately that we were receiving more questions...

Fraternal service starts with you


Make 2011 the year you chip-in and make a difference in your community. Here are some ideas for getting involved and helping the world around you. by Nate Lamusga, Youth Fraternal Liaison How are your resolutions coming along? Since my job is to help people get involved in the fraternal aspect of...

Catholic Aid becomes Catholic United Financial


If video link above does not play, click here. ST. PAUL, MINN. – One of Minnesota’s oldest companies has begun operating under a new name. Catholic Aid Association, a fraternal insurance company that ha...

Warm up your winter at these upcoming events


The following events will be held by their r...

February Catholic United Reponse Training Event


Catholic United Response will be holding a training event on Feb. 12, 2011 for volunteers who want to join the project's efforts for disaster preparedness and relief. Specifically, the project is looking for volunteers to train as site supervisors for upcoming disaster relief operations. ...

Catholic Schools Raffle starts Jan. 24, 2011


Raffle Home Rules Prizes Results Our first annual Catholic Schools Raffle raised more than $128,000 for Catholic education. We have twice the amount o...

Your Picture with the Pope


If you have problems finding or downloading your photo(s), please e...

Foundation Accepting Grant Applications


The Catholic United Financial is now accepting applications for Education Technology grants and Chastity and Abstinence Education Grants. Technology grants are intended to benefit elementary-age student populations at Catholic sch...

Life insurance - now more than ever


Why own life insurance? Who owns life insurance? Who provides life insurance? It’s never been more important to own life insurance, and to have adequate coverage. Check these factors that could reflect you and your household: Is life insurance affordable on a modest income? Life insurance ...

Open House, Jan. 6, 2011


Catholic United Financial (formerly Catholic Aid Association) is opening its doors for an Open House on Jan. 6, 2011 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the evening. Guests are invited to enjoy enjoy hors 'doeuvres and beverages as they tour the Catholic United Home Office at 3499 Lexington Avenue North, incl...

Merry Christmas from Catholic Aid!


To our members, friends and business partners, thank you for your friendship throughout the year. The Catholic Aid Association Home Office will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 23 and Friday, Dec. 24 in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will open for business at 8 a.m. on Dec. 27...

Home Office Staff Bell Ringers


Catholic Aid Association Home Office staff will be ringing the bell and minding the kettle for the Salvation Army on Dec. 20, 2010. Wish our bell ringers well in front of the Cub Foods on Lexington Ave. N. in Arden Hills from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and maybe drop some coin in the kettle for t...

$10K grant given to Foundation


    Catholic United Response, a program of Catholic Aid Association Foundation, is designed to help our communities be prepared, and to provide assistance with ...

Volunteer Leaders Needed


Catholic United Response needs volunteer team leaders with construction, organization and leadership skills for our disaster relief efforts. Can you serve in this way? Fill out the Team Leader Volunteer Form to sign up and describe your skills. Join our volunteer network today!Catholic ...

Download a CWBM Podcast


Catholic Aid's radio show is available for download. Listen to financial advice on your computer and MP3 player! with your host John Tetzloff, Advanced Case Specialist   ...

Upcoming CAA Events


The following events will be held by their respective councils and our parish partners and field representatives. If you have any questions, please contact the Fraternal department, or connect using the contact information in the in...

The gift of a charitable annuity


by Jared Roddy Content reproduced here from the Sept/Oct 2010 issue of Catholic Aid Journey magazine.       To support the Roman Catholic ...

Griebel is Fraternalist of the Year


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 11, 2010 Catholic Aid Association   Media Contact: Kathleen Moriarty 651-490-0170 or 1-800-568-6670 kmoriarty@catholicaid.org   ...

Megan Bakken named Youth Volunteer of the Year


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 15, 2010 Catholic Aid Association   Media Contact: Kathleen Moriarty 651-490-0170 or 1-800-568-6670 kmoriarty@catholicaid.org   Megan Bakken named Youth Volunteer of the Yearby Catholic Aid Ass...

Listen to CWBM Radio


  Fall 2010: Sept. 18 through Nov. 13   Insurance and financial advice, backed by 132 years of conservative, Catholic values, is back on the air! Listen to Creating Wealth Beyond Money Radio Saturday mo...

Schuler Seminarian Grants


The Catholic Aid Association Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the Schuler Seminarian Trust. Applications will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2010. Click here to download the Grant Application Click here to fill out t...

Celebration in New Ulm July 11


July 11, 2010 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. German Park, New Ulm   This free event includes:     ...

Feature story - What's next for CAA?


by Jared Roddy, Editor   Originally published in the March/April 2010 issue of Catholic Aid Journey, the official magazine of Catholic Aid Association. ...

CAA raises money for Haiti relief


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb 22, 2010 Catholic Aid Association   Media Contact: Jared Roddy 651-490-0170 or 1-800-568-6670 jroddy@catholicaid.org   Employer collection ...

Schuler Trust helps seminarians


  by Susan F. Detlefsen, Staff Writer This story originally appeared in the January/February issue of Catholic Aid Journey magazine.       ...

NCYC impacts CAA youth


National conference for Catholic youth leaves no doubt             Read more about the palpable energy that filled the Sprint C...

Name Update: Your Submissions


In the last 2009 issue of CA Journey magazine, we asked for your ideas. The Board of Directors has decided to update the name of our Association, and you are helping us do it!       We ...

McGovern selected to lead MIFSC


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 15, 2009 Catholic Aid Association   Media Contact: Mary Froberg 651-490-0170 or 1-800-568-6670 mfroberg@catholicaid.org   Catholic Aid Association president selected to lead Minnesota Insurance and Financial Services ...

Jan. 23 Radio Show - Follow it now


Thanks to all listeners of our Jan. 23 radio show "Creating Wealth Beyond Money" on the Relevant Radio Network. Our next show is on Jan. 30 at 9 a.m. Our host John Tetzloff will discuss the best questions to ask an attorney when planning your financial future. Listen in live at 9 a.m.If you missed...

Christmas is for adults too


Catholic Aid Spiritual Director Monsignor James Habiger shares with us this timely Christmas message: The Monsignor says we equate Christmas with gifts, and Santa Claus and the excitement of children, but Christmas is mostly for adults. Read on... It seems to me tha...

Important Deadline


To CAA members aged 70 1/2  and above: The Federal government has given qualified policyholders age 70 1/2 and above the option NOT to accept their Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) check for 2009. Again, members who were previously required to take an RMD have the right to reverse...

CAA helps youth attend WYD


      by Susan F. Detlefsen, Staff Writer and Heather Vargo, Youth Fraternal Liaison   The phrase “the opportunity of a lifetime” might be a cliché, but it’s a cliché that applies when a young person takes p...

School Raffle: $128,945!!


Catholic Aid Association thanks all the schools, students, parents and educators who worked hard to make this Raffle a success! Congratulations! Read the official press release ...

Raffle Drawing is Oct. 30


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marketing Contact: Rebecca Redlin Oct. 23, 2009 651-765-4137 or 1-800-568-6670 Catholic Aid Association rredlin@catholicaid.org     Catholic Aid School R...

Credit Union Merger


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCT. 6, 2009 CONTACT: Nicholas Jaeger, PresidentCatholic Aid Association Credit Union1-877-871-8313njaeger@caacu.org CREDIT UNION MERGER WILL MAKE NEW BANKING ALTERNATIVE AVAILABLE TO CATHOLICS ACROSS NORTH DAKOTA ST. PAUL, MINN. -- A...

Scholarship program open


Catholic Aid Association is now accepting applications for our scholarship program. Since 1955, Catholic Aid has given more than $2 million to our members in scholarships for higher education and job training. The scholarship p...

Catholic Aid introduces new product


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2009 Catholic Aid Association Contact: Rebecca Redlin 651-765-4137 or 1-800-568-6670 rredlin@catholicaid.org New Life Insurance Product Introduced From Catholic Aid Association St. Paul, MN - Catholic Aid Association (CAA) is bringing...

CAA Launches School Raffle


St. Paul, Minn. -- The Catholic Aid Association (CAA) announces its goal to raise $100,000 for Catholic schools in Minnesota and South Dakota. CAA will host a fundraising raffle to help support local Catholic schools. By covering all the costs of organizing, printing, a...

Golf Tourney Raises Record


5/21 - Thanks to all who participated in the event as golfers, donors and volunteers. Thanks to those of you who kept us in your thoughts and prayers as we had a great day of golf on May 18 at River Oaks Golf Course in Cottage Grove, Minn. We had 112 golfers and our net return as of May 21 is $2...

Disaster relief plan moves forward


March 25, 2009 ST. PAUL, MINN. -- The first meeting of the Catholic Aid Association Disaster Relief Advisory Team took place on March 20, 2009 at the CAA Home Office.   Paul Naumann, executive director of the CAA Foundation, had this to say on the meeting and current relief efforts in the ...

CAA unveils new website!


April 1, 2009 ST. PAUL, MINN. -- After a year of planning, programing and designing, Catholic Aid Association is proud to unveil its brand-new website to the public. "We've designed this site to be more interactive and goal-oriented," said Steve Wendorf, director of Marketing at Catholic Aid. ...

CAA Welcomes New Officer


Catholic Aid Association says welcome to our new Senior Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer Harald Borrmann. Harald took on the new position on Jan. 1, 2009. To read the official press release please click here.To email Harald a message of welcome, please click here.

Catholic United Home Office Closed Feb. 20

Raffle highlighted in Archdiocese paper

Happy New Year to our members and friends

Taxed now, or taxed later?

This is not the season to talk about funerals

Long-Awaited Return: A soldier returns home