Catalog of Ministries
Our catalog is continually growing. It is provided here to help inform and inspire you to become engaged in philanthropy. Our hope is that you will get involved. The rewards will be great.
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SOAR! Support Our Aging Religious
Biography
The mission of SOAR! is to:
• raise and provide funds for congregations to meet immediate needs of their retired and infirm members;
• educate the public about the serious retirement needs confronting elderly religious; and
• develop a national network of concerned individuals who wish to respond to this need.
The mission of SOAR! brings together people from all religious denominations whose lives have been touched by the unparalleled contributions of Catholic Sisters, Brothers and Priests. ??
Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Atlanta
Biography
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Atlanta empowers people, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or faith, to achieve self-sufficiency by offering financial, material, educational, and spiritual support and by collaborating with others to develop and deliver programs and services that help those in need.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County
Biography
In the spirit of love and justice, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County (SVdP) provides person-to-person services of time, talent and resources to help our neighbors in need. SVdP respects the dignity of every person. We provide Safety-Net services for families and individuals in our community who are often suffering, forgotten and deprived–the working poor, the homeless, the incarcerated, and all people living on the margins. We also seek systemic change solutions to move people out of poverty.
Sojourner Place (Spokane, WA)
Biography
Sojourner Place, sponsored by the Sisters of Providence, provides housing and support for homeless economically or emotionally oppressed women in transition who are motivated to grow toward self-responsible, independent living.
Solidarity Bridge
Biography
At Solidarity Bridge, we seek a just, compassionate, and interdependent world, where the health needs of those most vulnerable are prioritized and medical professionals have the necessary resources to serve their communities. We are a lay mission of the Archdiocese of Chicago, our work is rooted in the Catholic faith and its tradition of social justice. In a spirit of solidarity, we partner with communities in Bolivia and Paraguay to increase access to safe, affordable surgery and other essential health care. During the new coronavirus pandemic, our mission has remained active and our work is more important than ever.
South Central Los Angeles Ministry Project, Inc. (South Central LAMP) (Los Angeles, CA)
Biography
Believing that together it can be a light in the darkness, South Central LAMP provides a supportive, nurturing presence in the everyday lives of women and their families. South Central LAMP develops programs that strengthen mutual interdependent relationships and foster self-esteem. LAMP offers Parenting I and II classes, English as a Second Language I and II, and group and individual counseling program. Child care is offered for all programs at South Central LAMP. Their target population is largely Hispanic and lives in several economically depressed neighborhoods of South Central Los Angeles.
Southwest Visions, Inc. (Baltimore, MD)
Biography
Believing in the dignity of all people and their right to decent, affordable housing, Southwest Visions provides low-income rental and home ownership opportunities, thereby fostering change in individual lives while creating a more stable community in southwest Baltimore City. Human dignity and quality of life for the individuals served is always first priority. Southwest Visions seeks to collaborate and partner with other organizations to improve the standard of living through spiritual, social, health, environmental and security needs of individuals, families and neighborhoods.
SPICE
Biography
Saint Brigid of Kildare’s SPiCE program (Special People
In Catholic Education) advocates serving the educational needs of children with learning differences and benefits all children by promoting diversity in the classroom. SPiCE supports the enrichment of the learning environment for all children in the parish school and the parish religious education program, through teacher training, dedicated personnel, support materials, special equipment, and parent education. We collaborate with a small but growing number of parish SPiCE committees in the Columbus Diocese, working together to promote and expand a commitment to inclusive Catholic education
at primary and secondary levels.
Spirit of Faith Adoptions
Biography
Spirit of Faith Adoptions is a Christian Ohio adoption agency that exists because God loves
adoption and we thereby seek the growth of God’s kingdom through adoption.The purpose of
Spirit of Faith Adoptions, Inc. (“SOFA”) is to help open doors between Orphans and Mothers
and Fathers waiting to become their parents. Our vision is to do our part to keep doors open so
that children who are in desperate need of parents are united with a permanent, loving family that
professes a faith in Jesus Christ. The following is the Apostles Creed and the basis of that faith
in with SOFA and its families shall abide by:
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of Heaven and Earth;
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
bom of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was cmcified, dead, and buried.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into Heaven,and sits at the right hand of God the Father Ahnighty;
from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Spiritan Worldwide Aid Foundation (Wheaton, MD)
Biography
Our fundamental driving force is the Christian Vision, the mandate of Jesus Christ to love our neighbor, especially as it pertains to the poor. The development of people and the fostering of charity and justice in the world is equally our objective. The Foundation’s policies reflect and express the teaching of the Catholic Church. As such, it is open to all peoples in good will. The Spiritan Foundation is the fundraising organization for the East and West Provinces of the Holy Ghost Fathers, Brothers, and Associates. The purpose of the Foundation is to raise funds and awareness about the Congregation and the Provinces. It is also responsible for educating the public to its Spiritan charism and promoting its apostolate.
Spiritus
Biography
Mission Statement:
The mission of SPIRITUS is to inspire young Catholics as disciples of Jesus so they will spread the Gospel and renew the Church!
St Anthony on the Lake
Biography
Live the Gospel of Jesus Christ; commit to worship and lifelong faith formation; serve others in need.
St Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
Biography
The Mission of the St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care is to accompany people in the midst of suffering with holistic healing and hope.
St Catherine of Siena Academy
Biography
Formation in authentic Christian womanhood is at the heart of the educational mission of the Academy. The curriculum has been designed to facilitate this mission. The Academy will create an environment and employ a pedagogy iniquely suited to the needs of young women with the explicit purpose of educating and forming them to fulfill their unique vocations as women. Accordingly, our mission acknowledges the gift of motherhood to which all women are called, whether physical or spiritual. The perception that women’s education and the vocation to motherhood are in opposition to one another is a false dichotomy and women’s education has suffered as a result. There is a distinction between vocation and career and our mission at St Catherine of Siene Academy is to prepare young women for both.
Ultimately, our missioninvolves the happiness of the young women entrusted to us. It is God’s desire that all of His children achieve true happiness. Yet, lasting happiness is not possible without the development of virtue which must be cultivated in conformity with the truth. The truth is that women have a great and noble calling whih is a distinct part of God’s plan for the salvation of the world. St Catherine of Siena Academy will provide an education of heart, mind and soul that corresponds to so marvelous a calling.
St Charles Borromeo School
Biography
We, the community of Saint Charles School, are committed to becoming responsible citizens and respectful, effective communicators through our dedication to lifelong learning and Christian values.
St Christopher’s Inn
Biography
Our mission is to offer a continuum of quality health care services that facilitate physical, emotional and spiritual healing by providing chemical dependency treatment, primary heath care and temporary housing.
St Edmund’s Retreat and the St Michael’s Institute of Sacred Art
Biography
The mission of St. Edmund’s Retreat is to proclaim in word and deed the Gospel of Jesus Christ in light of the Catholic faith. St Edmund’s Retreat seeks to fulfill this mission by providing for the ministerial formation of priests, religious and laity; by offering retreats, spiritual development and education programs for lay men and women, religious sisters and brothers, and priestsp; and by providing other programs and services that answer the call for evangelization of the church and the world.
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Academy
Biography
Mission: We are building the church of the future at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Academy. Located in a historically marginalized and low-income area, our children of diverse cultures are guided and inspired to experience the joy of living and learning through a strong Catholic education. One primary vehicle is our new TWIN Immersion Program I sponsored by Boston College), which allows children of all backgrounds to become fluent in both Spanish and English.
St Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center
Biography
In the spirit of St. Paul of the Cross and through the love of Christ crucified, we provide a unique, sacred place of hospitality and compassion where all are welcome to experience hope renewal and the loving presence of God through spiritual retreats and hosted events.
St Peter’s School
Biography
St. Peter’s Elementary School was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1878. Since its foundation, St. Peter’s continues to serve all economic levels of the community providing a rich academic curriculum. Through our partnership with parents, whom we recognize as the primary educators of their children, we offer a strong Catholic education. We strive to deepen the children’s understanding of the life of Christ through worship, example, and opportunities to practice our Catholic faith. It is expected that upon graduation, all students will exhibit not only an understanding of their Catholic identity, but also an ability to put this understanding into practice.