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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Cecil County Pregnancy Center (Elkton, MD)
Biography
The Cecil County Pregnancy Center is a Christian organization committed to upholding the sanctity of human life by demonstrating the love of Christ to pregnant women, as well as to families caring for young children. We affirm the biblical view of life, sex, marriage and family by providing life-affirming support, education, referrals and material assistance in times of need. Although independent of the diocese, our organization is also the approved sponsor (located within the Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware) of the Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats for spiritual and emotional healing following an abortion decision.
Center for FaithJustice
Biography
The Center for Faithjustice inspires the next generation of leaders by creating programs to serve those in need and educate for justice in the Catholic tradition.
Center for Great Expectations
Biography
Grounded in a spirituality that treasures the dignity of all, Great Expectations seeks to form a partnership with homeless pregnant women in creating a safe place, a safe presence, and a safe path so that they may complete a healthy pregnancy, choose a next right step, and follow through on their plan.
Center of Concern (Washington, DC)
Biography
The mission of the is grounded in Judeo-Christian values and the challenges of Catholic Social Teaching, which emphasizes solidarity with those in poverty throughout the world. The Center’s main focus is social justice and the transformation of inequitable structures and systems. The work of the Center of Concern has been directed at analyses of globalization through the lens of gender, class, and race, with a concern for human rights, especially economic and social rights. Working with a wide range of networks and coalitions, the Center contributes to international policy discussions and promotes people-centered economic development through education and advocacy. The Center reaches out to a range of faith-based communities, churches and schools; to grassroots groups and other non-government organizations working for the common good; and to members of the international women’s movement committed to justice for all women, their families, and communities.
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Biography
Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educations traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.
As the only Catholic University in Hawaii, and one of the three Marianist higher-education institutions in the US, Chaminade University is guided by the understanding that both reason and faith are essential conditions in the pursuit of truth.
Chesapeake Music
Biography
To enrich the musical life of the chesapeake region by delighting today’s audiences and developing tomorrow’s.
Choice Pharmaceutical Institute
Biography
Sound Choice Pharmaceutical Institute, located in Seattle, WA, is dedicated to (i) promotion of public education and awareness about the widespread use of electively aborted fetal material and other morally illicit human material in the drug discovery, development and production processes, (ii) certification of existing and future drugs and therapeutics that are not tainted at any step by these materials or processes, (iii) promotion of pro-life grounded pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies committed to the research, development, and commercialization of drugs and therapeutics that are not tainted at any step by these materials or processes, and (iv) conduction of research into the health consequences of using these morally illicit materials in our vaccines and biologic drugs.
Christ the King Preparatory School
Biography
Mission: Christ the King is a Catholic, college preparatory high school in Newark, New Jersey providing a quality education for young men and women of limited economic resources. Christ the King welcomes students of all faiths and cultural heritages.Christ the King promotes academic achievement, professionalism, and virtuous character though a challenging core curriculum and innovative work study program for the purposes of transforming society.?
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Christian Brothers Academy
Biography
Christian Brothers Academy, a college preparatory Catholic School in the Lasallian tradition, provides young men in grades six through twelve with a balanced education through challenging academic and broad co-curricular programs in a safe, faith-filled environment. Sponsored by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, CBA is committed to meeting the needs of the individual, developing his full potential and guiding him toward his role as a successful member of society. the teachings of the Catholic Church, the traditions of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the principles of American citizenship form the foundation of the school’s Educational Philosophy.
Christian Rescue Service
Biography
IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, WE ARE CALLED UPON TO BE WHERE
IT IS NECESSARY TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, WASH THE BLOOD AND
WIPE THE TEARS AWAY.
OUR METHOD OF ACTION IS REALIZATION OF PRACTICAL CASES FOR
THE SAKE OF PROTECTION AND HEALING OF THE SPIRIT, SOUL AND
BODY OF SPECIFIC PEOPLE.
The purpose of the CRS is assisting in providing comprehensive practical help
(spiritual, psychological, humanitarian, educational, social, advisory, informational and
human rights activities).
Collier Services
Biography
The mission of Collier Services is to give at-risk youth a chance to grow to their potential in an environment that promotes belonging, dignity and hope. The mission is based on a philosophy of deep respect for the inherent worth of each individual and the belief in the capacity for personal change that is consistent with the ministry of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd.
Colorado Catholic Conference
Biography
The Colorado Catholic Conference is the state-level, public policy agency operated jointly by the Archdiocese of Denver, the Diocese of Pueblo and the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Through the conference, the Church, on a statewide basis, officially interacts and communicates with state and federal government. The conference informs and advises the dioceses, parishes, other Church organizations, and interested persons concerning the legislative process, the activities of government, and the moral and social implications of public issues. The conference seeks to shape public policy that protects the sanctity and dignity of all human life, serves the poor, heals the sick, nurtures the family, and promotes the common good.
Committee for Catholic Secondary Education in Colorado Springs
Biography
St. Mary’s High School is an academic community modeled on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the living tradition of the Catholic Church. This community challenges and empowers students to: Grow in mind, body, and spirit, respecting the dignity of all; Master the skills and knowledge for the next phase of their development, primarily a college education;
Become responsible, ethical decision-makers in a diverse, complex world.
Commonwealth Catholic Charities
Biography
Commonwealth Catholic Charities has worked to alleviate human suffering and restore hope, dignity, and opportunities for Virginia residents since 1923.
The mission of Commonwealth Catholic Charities is to provide quality, compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith.
Communities Rising, Inc.
Biography
We are dedicated to providing access to quality educational opportunities for all Indians.
Education is the key to providing youth and adults with the knowledge and skills to earn a living, contribute to their family and community, and lead healthier and more productive lives.
CR is currently engaged in providing out-of-school programs for impoverished children and youth in rural India, in order to actively and effectively support their learning and development across the day and throughout the year.
CR believes that children and youth who participate in out-of-school programs will receive positive academic, social, prevention, and health benefits.
Conference for Mercy Higher Education
Biography
The mission of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education is the preservation and development of the core Catholic identity and mission of Mercy higher education in accord with the spirit, mission, and heritage of the Sisters of Mercy.
Congregation of St. Joseph
Biography
The Congregation of St. Joseph is a community of more than 700 vowed women religious dedicated to the love of God and neighbor, committed to sharing life together in community, and missioned to be a unifying, reconciling presence wherever we live and minister. Our mission flows from the purpose for which the congregation exists: We live and work that all people may be united with God and with one another. It is rooted in the mission of Christ, the same mission which continually unfolds in His church, “That all may be one as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; I pray that they may be one in Us.” (John 17:21) We are joined in this commitment by more than 500 lay associates. Responding to the unmet needs in our church and world, we serve in education, healthcare, pastoral and parish ministry, social work, spiritual care and faith development, and in other ministries that respond to spiritual, social and physical needs.
Our congregation was founded by seven formerly independent communities within the Heartland Region of the U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Our founding communities are: Cleveland, OH (est. 1872), LaGrange Park, Ill (est. 1899), Medaille (est. 1855), Nazareth, MI (est. 1889), Tipton, IN (est. 1888), Wheeling, WV (est. 1853), and Wichita, KS (est. 1888). This includes Kyoto, Japan, which was established in 1950 by the Wichita Community.
Any woman or man over the age of 21 who is interested in the mission and spirituality of the CSJ community can inquire about entering our associate program. Candidates are those who share the CSJ commitment to Gospel values, its ideals and goals, and who are drawn to the charism and spirituality of our community. Associates undertake no binding financial or legal commitments to the sisters and continue to live the lifestyle to which they have been called by God.
Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word San Antonio
Biography
We are Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, an international Congregation of women religious. Who we are and what we do is grounded in a dynamic belief that our loving God became fully human in the person of Jesus. In this act of becoming human, God invites all creation to share in Divine Life. This belief compels us to act to make God’s love real in the world by promoting human dignity, especially among the most vulnerable. The mission of the Congregation is to actualize the saving and healing love of the Incarnate Word promoting the Human Dignity
Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Biography
We are a community of Catholic women religious dedicated to God and service to God’s people. The IHM Sisters work together to meet the educational, healthcare, social and spiritual needs of those whom we serve. We are an apostolic religious institute characterized by joyful, loving, hospitable, and self-emptying service to the people of God.
While currently serving in United States and South America, we live our mission by engaging in and sponsoring a variety of ministries that meet contemporary needs and foster the full development of human potential.
The Congregation is a 501(c)(3), religious organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.