PHOENIX–Notre Dame Federal Credit Union, partnering with The Phoenix Chamber and the Diocese of Phoenix, conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony along with a rite of blessing celebrating the recently-expanded, full-service Phoenix Branch at 4645 N. 32nd Street, Suite A-100.
The event was attended by community members, credit union members and Notre Dame FCU employees celebrating the expansion.
The Phoenix Chamber performed the ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by the rite of blessing delivered by The Most Reverend John P. Dolan, Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix. Notre Dame FCU Arizona Market President David Gryp, Arizona Market Manager Mario Elia, and President/CEO Tom Gryp also spoke at the event.
“Beginning with a bootstrap operation in 2019 to this full-service branch, our Arizona expansion has been truly phenomenal,” said Tom Gryp. “Putting mission and people over profits, anchored in the tradition of Catholic social teaching, has been a cornerstone of this success. Many thanks to our Board, community partners, and our member-owners for making this expansion a reality.”
During the ceremony, Notre Dame FCU presented a $5,000 check to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, emphasizing the credit union’s commitment to reinvesting profits into the local community and the initiatives Notre Dame FCU members believe in.
Added Arizona Market President David Gryp, “Once we were here, we needed people to take a leap of faith with us, and we could not be more thankful for our partnership with the Diocese of Phoenix. We are not your typical bank. Banking is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what we do here at Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. We want to be financial partners in this community. We don’t need to take the last dollar on the table. Profit is important, but it is not the primary objective.”