Major Gift Announcement
Fund for Vocations Awarded $4.5 Million to Expand Support for Catholic Vocations Single Largest Gift in Fund’s History Represents Landmark Investment in Religious Life for the U.S. Catholic Church. West Chester, PA – April 16, 2026 The Mater Ecclesiae Fund for Vocations announced today a transformational gift of $4.5 million from an anonymous benefactor. This […]
Vocations grant program offers ‘freedom to discern’ through new ‘DAD Fund’ – EWTN News
We are delighted to share an EWTN News story about our new grant program – Vocations grant program offers ‘freedom to discern’ through new ‘DAD Fund’. “Student debt almost prevented Sister Ann Dominic Mahowald from pursuing her vocation with the Dominicans….” Read the full article here: https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/vocations-grant-program-offers-freedom-to-discern-through-new-dad-fund
Investing in Vocations – Philanthropy Daily
In an article entitled “Investing in Vocations,” Philanthropy Daily brings attention to the crucial work of our mission. “The men and women who buck the cultural trend to embrace religious life need more than financial support to stay the course—they need encouragement and prayers to see their vocations to fruition. Another organization dedicated to directly […]
2025 Grant Recipients
Newsletter Fall 2025
Dear Friends in Christ, Do you know how much holy fruit can come from supporting vocations? I invite you to take a look at our Fall Newsletter linked below and join me in celebrating the beautiful work that is taking place because of the generous support of our donors and friends. In 2025, we […]
Sr. Mary Gianna Casino, LIHM
“My First and Only Love” Sister Gianna shares her vocation story: “The desire to become a religious sister came to me when I was five years old. I wanted to ‘Marry God’ and was pretty vocal about it. My family emigrated from the Philippines to St. Louis, Missouri, and brought with them the vibrant faith […]
Newsletter Fall 2024
2024 was an incredible year for vocations! Thanks to our donors and friends, we were able to remove the obstacle of student loan debt for 36 men and women, allowing them to enter religious life quickly, freely, and joyfully. Check out our full newsletter below to see their smiling faces. They are so grateful for […]