Pope Francis Inspires Catholic Giving – New Survey Released Today by FADICA
Since his election a year ago today, Pope Francis’ message of hope and compassion has strongly resonated with Catholics and non-Catholics alike. In order to understand the impact of Pope Francis on current and future Catholic giving to the Church and related activities, Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities (FADICA) commissioned a nationwide survey […]
Cardinal Felix Recognized for Work with Poor & Disenfranchised
At the first papal consistory held earlier this year, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Kelvin Edward Felix to Cardinal in recognition of Cardinal Felix’s lifetime of selfless service to the poor and disenfranchised. Born in Dominica and ordained in 1956, he is the first cardinal to be named from the Antilles bishops’ conference. While serving as […]
A Different Africa in Wake of Ebola Epidemic
On the ground in Liberia, Msgr. Robert Vitillo of Caritas International reflects on the “No Touch” policy in place to address the current Ebola epidemic in Ebola-affected countries in Africa. “From the moment that our plane touched down, we were confronted with buckets of bleach water…and with people armed with ‘gun thermometers’ to take our temperatures before we […]
Charitable Giving Bouncing Back, Slower for Religious Organizations
Charitable giving by Americans continues to rise according to Giving USA 2014: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2013. Unfortunately, charitable contributions to religious organizations have not kept up the pace. Overall contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations totaled $335 billion in 2013, a 3 percent increase over 2012, when adjusted for inflation, according to the […]
Pentecostal Reflection
During this season of Pentecost, Pope Francis has invited us to reflect on the ways we allow the Holy Spirit to come and transform our own lives. While celebrating mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis called on Catholics to reflect about “the living memory of the Church” which “solicits a response from us…The more […]
Hispanic Parish Ministry Key to US Catholicism
The future of Catholicism in the U.S. relies heavily on the Church’s ability to attract and retain young Hispanics, according to a new study recently released by Boston College in collaboration with the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University. The report titled, “The National Study of Catholic Parishes with Hispanic […]
FADICA Celebrates Canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II
FADICA joins Catholics around the world in celebrating the canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. This unique ceremony, held on April 27th, marked a historic moment for the Catholic Church and the first time two popes have been canonized simultaneously. We join in celebrating this holy and joyful moment, the canonization of two […]
Catholic Philanthropists Build Sustainable Models for Catholic Schools
Catholic philanthropists are helping create sustainable models for Catholic schools, explains Christine Healey, FADICA Affinity Group co-chair on Catholic Schools and President of the Healey Education Foundation, in a recent interview with National Catholic Reporter. In the article, Signs of Hope for Catholic Schools, Christine recounts how in 1997 her father Robert Healey, working closely with the […]
Youth Celebrate Impact of Women Religious
Over 75 young people in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, MO, shared how women religious have played a meaningful role in their lives and communities in a recent essay contest held by the Incarnate Word Foundation, a FADICA member. ;In a proclamation presented at the awards ceremony, St. Louis City Mayor Francis Slay designated March 31st as Catholic […]
FADICA Seeks Graduate “Catholic Schools” Fellow
The FADICA Graduate Fellow (“fellow”) serves as part of a staff team to deliver high quality services to the association’s members. The Fellow will support the Director of Program & Member Services with research on community programs and member priorities, and communication of updates and news of interest through emails and social media. The ideal […]
