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 […]
The College Fix
The Fund for Vocations appeared in The College Fix, a nonprofit media organization run by veteran journalists and run by student reporters. The article was titled, “Nonprofit helps 13 new applicants pay student loans while considering religious vocation.” In the article, Associate Editor Mark Lamb interviews our Executive Director, Mary Radford, and our founder, Corey […]
The New York Times
See the article featured on our facebook and instagram pages! In an article entitled, “They Want to Become Nuns and Priests. Student Debt Holds Them Back,” The New York Times covered the little known phenomenon that underlies our whole mission. Student loans are holding back young men and women who want to make vows of […]
Sr. Mary Isabel’s Profession of Solemn Vows
https://youtu.be/zW1C_q86vzE The solemn profession of vows of Sr. Mary Isabel of the Angels took place on May 3, 2017.Corpus Christi Monastery Dominican NunsMenlo Park, California.
Fr. Joseph Paul Albin featured in the Catholic Missourian
Sr. Kelsey Ann Shaver
On 8/11/20 Sr. Kelsey Ann Shaver, ASCJ renewed her temporary vows of poverty, chastity and obedience at Mount Sacred Heart Chapel in Hamden. These vows are renewed annually until Perpetual Profession. Apostles of the Sacred Heart Celebrate Vow Renewals, New Novice – Diocese of Bridgeport (bridgeportdiocese.org) Sr. Kelsey has a Physical Therapy Doctorate degree from […]
Interview with Grant Recipient Bart Upart on Pints With Aquinas
https://youtu.be/CEZmj68Olb4 Note: This video was recorded in September 2020 before Bart applied for a grant from the Fund for Vocations. Since then, he applied and received a grant which will cover his student loan payments for as long as he is in formation with the Dominicans.
The Effect of Student Loan Debt on Vocations with Father Brent Bowen
Father Brent Bowen finished his undergraduate studies and promptly started his master’s degree. It was at that time that he realized his calling to become a priest. At that point, he had six figure student loan debt.
Catholic organization pays off student loan debt for those entering religious life
Published in The College FixMaria Lencki – Franciscan University of SteubenvilleNovember 10, 2020 ‘The world needs these heroic young men and women’ The Fund for Vocations, a Catholic charitable organization, helps men and women respond to God’s call to religious life by paying off student loan debt that prevents them from entering the seminary or […]