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About The Catholic Initiative
At a time when many Catholic parishes and schools face financial uncertainty, The Catholic Initiative is pioneering a Vatican-approved model to restore and sustain these vital institutions for perpetuity. Rather than simply offering financial aid, this innovative approach protects church properties by shifting ownership to a nonprofit created solely for this purpose, while ensuring parish communities retain exclusive and permanent rights to worship and operate. Additionally, a dedicated endowment is established for each project, providing a reliable, long-term funding source to support parish and school operations.
Backed by The Pulte Family Foundation, founded by William J. Pulte, a master home-builder, quiet philanthropist, and devout Catholic, The Catholic Initiative carries forward his legacy of faith-driven generosity. By revitalizing historic churches and schools while securing their financial future, the Initiative is empowering Catholic communities to thrive—today, and for the generations to come.
