Catholic Dads encourages stronger fellowship among Catholic fathers as they, guided by the truth of Christ, play an integral role in the faith formation of their children, families and their nation. Through social, spiritual, and charitable activities, the organization supports the strengthening of Catholic families, particularly those with school-aged children. It also aims to provide philanthropic assistance to institutions that serve the needs of Catholic education, quality non-profits and causes in line with the values of our faith.

Catholic Dads is a registered non-profit with the State of Tennessee and an IRS approved 501(c)3 public charity. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. NOTE: Catholic Dads is an independent non-profit organization and is not legally affiliated with any diocese, parish, school, religious order or other charitable entity. Federal Tax ID Number - 99-2166019

Leadership

  • Tom Basile

    DIRECTOR
    FATHER OF THREE
    “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
    2 Corinthians 12:9-11

  • Jake Radish

    DIRECTOR
    FATHER OF TWO
    “Children are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children born in one’s youth. Blessed are those who are filled with them. They will never be put to shame when they contend with their foes at the gate.”
    Psalm 127:3-5

  • Dave Jenkins

    DIRECTOR
    FATHER OF SIX
    “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”
    Ephesians 4:2-6 

  • John Toliver

    DIRECTOR
    FATHER OF FIVE
    “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send?  And who will go for us?"  And I said, "Here am I.  Send me!"
    Isaiah 6:8

  • David Scharer

    DIRECTOR
    FATHER OF THREE
    “Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.”
    1 Peter 4:8-10

  • Beau Broussard

    DIRECTOR
    FATHER OF THREE
    “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
    Matthew 26: 26-29

  • Jesse McClellan

    DIRECTOR
    FATHER OF FOUR
    “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. “
    Romans 5: 1-4