The Catholic Initiative

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Our Calling

Restoring the mission

The issues facing the Church today and the model built to meet them.

Misplaced Priorities, Diminished Mission A Model Built for the Past, Failing the Future Full Pews, Empty Balance Sheets Bright Minds, Limited Means Hungry Hearts, Ready to Believe
Transforming Communities

Invest in a thriving and sustainable Catholic Church

The Catholic Initiative is renewing the family of God by investing in and partnering with vibrant, but under-resourced parishes and schools to restore sacred places, amplify ministries, and sustain them for generations.

Ste. Anne de Detroit Bulldog Catholic Josephinum Academy Confidential Indiana project – to be announced Confidential East Coast project – to be announced
Who We Are

Invest in a thriving and sustainable Catholic Church

The Catholic Initiative is renewing the family of God by investing in and partnering with vibrant, but under-resourced parishes and schools to restore sacred places, amplify ministries, and sustain them for generations.

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Ways to Give

Help us transform communities

Your generosity stabilizes, endows, and enriches vibrant Catholic churches, schools, and parishes. Every gift strengthens faith-filled communities and ensures they endure for generations to come.

Direct Your Gift

Our projects

Each partnership is carefully selected for leadership alignment, community strength, and a clear path to long-term sustainability. Your gift directly funds restoration, endowment, and mission-driven programming at these communities.

School · Chicago, IL Josephinum
Academy
Parish · Detroit, MI Ste. Anne
de Detroit
Campus Ministry · Duluth, MN Bulldog
Catholic
Your Gift in Action

What your generosity funds

$25
A devotional candle and prayer card set for a Ste. Anne parishioner
$50
One week of school lunches for a Josephinum student
$100
Covers one student's full retreat weekend at bulldogCatholic
$250
One semester of books and supplies for a Josephinum student
$500
One month of a Josephinum student's tuition
$1,000
Funds an entire bulldogCatholic campus ministry event
Giving Options

Four ways to make an impact

01 One-Time Gift
Make a single, meaningful contribution to a project of your choice. Every gift directly funds restoration, endowment, or scholarships.
02 Monthly / Recurring
Sustain the mission with steady monthly giving. Recurring gifts ensure operational continuity and keep ministry at the center.
03 Anchor Gift / Endowment
The most powerful form of legacy giving. Your principal is invested and draws 5% annually, funding a named program in perpetuity.
Contact Michael McLaughlin:
michael@thecatholicinitiative.org · 574.299.6038
04 Named Gift Opportunity
From a $200K named scholarship at The Jo to a $1M+ building restoration at Ste. Anne. Name a program that carries your legacy into perpetuity.
Contact Michael McLaughlin:
michael@thecatholicinitiative.org · 574.299.6038
Other Ways to Give
Wire Transfer Donor-Advised Fund Stock / Securities Planned Giving Employer Matching
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Strengthen Catholic communities for generations
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We’re here to help

Whether you're considering a first gift or exploring a legacy endowment, our team is ready to walk you through naming opportunities, estate planning options, and donor-directed giving strategies.

Michael McLaughlin
Michael McLaughlin
Chief Inspiration Officer
Michael leads donor engagement and partnerships, helping supporters find the right way to invest in the Church's future.
574.299.6038
Chris Walsh
Chris Walsh
Principal Gifts
Chris works with donors on transformative gifts, endowment naming opportunities, and legacy giving strategies.