Strengthening schools, leadership, and the future of Catholic education.
For decades, FADICA members have shared a deep commitment to Catholic education. This initiative supports funders who want to understand the evolving landscape of Catholic schools, identify effective models, and collaborate on solutions that help students, teachers, and families thrive.
Through research, dialogue, and shared learning, members explore how philanthropy can support vibrant Catholic schools that form students in faith, serve diverse communities, and remain accessible to those most in need.
This initiative brings together donors, foundations, and education leaders to explore:
Sustainable school governance models
Leadership formation and support for principals and teachers
Affordability, access, and enrollment challenges
Successful innovations in urban, rural, and mission-driven schools
The role of philanthropy in strengthening Catholic identity and academic excellence
The FADICA Impact Platform
Every FADICA Impact Platform follows a shared journey:
Learn. Members engage experts, Church leaders, and one another around an important issue facing the Church and society.
Discern. Together, members reflect through the lens of Catholic social teaching to identify where philanthropy can make the greatest difference.
Act. Relationships and ideas developed through the platform often lead to collaborative initiatives, partnerships, and new opportunities for impact.
Our Catholic Education Research and Publications
Open Wide the Doors to Christ: A Study of Catholic Social Innovation for Parish Vitality (2020)
The Catholic School Choice: Understanding the Perspectives of Parents and Opportunities for More Engagement (2018)
