The Catholic Initiative is an innovative, Vatican-approved funding model to restore parishes.revitalize schools.reenergize Catholic communities.

A special message to the  🎓 Families of The Josephinum | 💒 Los Feligreses de Ste. Anne de Detroit  | 🐶 Students of bulldogCatholic

“The Catholic Initiative allows priests and religious leaders to focus on what drew them to their vocations in the first place.”

– Fr. Mike Schmitz

Our Vision

Investing in the sustainability of vibrant Catholic churches, schools, and parish communities, where the lack of financial resources is currently holding back their potential

  • Josephinum

    Supporting Future Leaders of Chicago Communities

  • Ste. Anne de Detroit

    Ensuring the Bright Future of Detroit's Historic Basilica

  • bulldogCatholic

    A New Era of Evangelization on College Campuses