FADICA News

FADICA joins in celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the election of Pope Francis on March 13. We offer our prayers for Pope Francis and his leadership as he continues to inspire Catholics and non-Catholics alike. A recent Pew survey revealed that the Pope’s popularity continues to grow in the U.S.

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 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

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

FADICA, a leading organization of Catholic foundations and philanthropists, seeks undergraduate interns to assist with the goals and projects of the organization. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is interested in learning about and engaging in the world of philanthropy, the mission of the Catholic Church, and/or community

At the Inaugural Public Dialogue of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, FADICA President Alexia Kelley emphasized servant leadership as a key “factor” in Pope Francis’ papacy.  On a panel alongside the New York Times’ David Brooks, PBS’ Mark Shields, and the USCCB’s president’s spokesperson Kim Daniels,

Specialty Family Foundation Chair and FADICA member Deb Estes penned a post “Catholic Schools: a Pathway out of Poverty,” on the blog of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Ms. Estes describes a renewed focus on the long-term sustainability of Catholic schools in light of many challenges, and the work

FADICA member Christine Healey authored this OpEd, “A Partnership for Camden Schools,” which was published  this month in the Philadelphia Inquirer: “Last month, the state assumed full control of the public schools in the Camden School District. Of the 75 lowest-performing schools in the state, 23 are in Camden. The state’s intervention affirms

Thanks to the generous partnership and commitment of two FADICA members, congregations of Catholic sisters will have an opportunity to strengthen their fundraising and development efforts through a new program at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The comprehensive resource development program for women religious is supported by

With sincere joy and heartfelt prayers, Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities (FADICA) welcomes Pope Francis. We join our prayers with Catholics and people of good will throughout the world in sending our blessing to the new Holy Father. May God be always close to him and may Jesus