NOTRE DAME, IND. – April 4, 2024 – Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (Notre Dame FCU) is pleased to announce a new and unprecedented partnership with the Diocese of Lansing. The Diocese of Lansing will now receive a best-in-class offering of non-profit banking products, including significant interest-bearing no-fee checking, free armored courier service for parishes & schools, free positive pay anti-fraud protection, dedicated personnel to provide service to the diocese, annual contributions to participating parishes and schools, ELEVATE fundraising tools for parishioners and school families, and a commitment from Notre Dame FCU to make service to the Diocese a top priority. Notre Dame FCU will also provide underwriting consultation services to the Diocesan Parish Savings and Loan Trust.  

“We’ve banked with Notre Dame FCU for a number of years now and have great respect for their leadership and vision. We are excited to introduce Laurie to our parishes, schools, and agencies to deepen their commitment to serving our diocese. The idea of a financial institution that desires to serve and give back to the Catholic church is one that is unique and deserves attention, sincere cultivation.” said George Landolt, CFO of the Diocese of Lansing. 

As part of this partnership, Notre Dame FCU has appointed Laurie Haverty as the Regional Director for the Diocese of Lansing Region. With an impressive professional background spanning over 17 years, Haverty brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role at the credit union. Before joining Notre Dame FCU, Haverty served as a parish business manager, and most recently as the Director of Human Resources for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Prior to that, Haverty was a Financial Service Manager at a credit union managing membership and loan functions. In her new role, Haverty will support this new partnership.  

“Laurie Haverty was an early partner with Notre Dame FCU when she was a parish business manager. She was motivated, smart, organized, and pleasant. We always viewed her as one of the area’s top parish managers, so we are excited to have her join our team as Regional Manager for the Diocese of Lansing Region. She is an ‘A-player!’” said Robert Kloska, Notre Dame FCU’s Chief Partnership Officer. 

Haverty’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, and a master’s degree in business with a concentration in church management from Villanova University. Additionally, she is a Society of Human Resources Senior Certified Professional.  

Outside of professional endeavors, Haverty remains actively involved in her parish and community with a strong dedication to faith and a passion for helping others. She serves as a St. Vincent DePaul Vincentian and co-chairs a food ministry program serving Hope Ministries in South Bend. 

Originally from Dearborn, MI, she is the proud mother of three children and a loving grandmother. In her free time, Haverty enjoys gardening and cherishing moments with her family. 

Contact Laurie Haverty by email at [email protected] or by calling 574-400-4623. 

About Notre Dame FCU 
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (Notre Dame FCU) is a member-owned not-for-profit financial cooperative. With assets exceeding $1 billion and more than 65,000 members nationwide, Notre Dame FCU and its subsidiaries, including Mission Trust, Mission Investments and Mission Asset Protection, provides a vast array of personalized financial services. Such services are delivered using a mix of branch locations, a national shared branch network, a robust call center (Shamrock Center) with business hours corresponding to the entire country, and an online banking platform and mobile apps. Founded in 1941, Notre Dame FCU has grown from its origins in the Administration Building at the University of Notre Dame, and today serves over a thousand affiliated groups including dozens of Catholic dioceses across the USA. Notre Dame FCU is independent of the University. Visit us at www.NotreDameFCU.com. Insured by NCUA.