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our-grants.png <p>North America</p><ul><li>Mexico</li><li>United States</li></ul> <p>Eastern Europe</p><ul><li>Estonia</li><li>Georgia</li><li>Greece</li><li>Kazakhstan</li><li>Lithuania</li><li>Romania</li><li>Russia</li><li>Serbia</li><li>Slovakia</li><li>Ukraine</li></ul> <p>Western Europe</p><ul><li>Italy</li><li>Norway</li></ul> <p>Asia</p><ul><li>Bangladesh</li><li>India</li><li>Mongolia</li><li>Myanmar</li><li>Sri Lanka</li><li>Thailand</li><li>Vietnam</li></ul> <p>Africa</p><ul><li>Angola</li><li>Benin</li><li>Burundi</li><li>Cameroon</li><li>Congo</li><li>Egypt</li><li>Ghana</li><li>Guinea Conakry</li><li>Ivory Coast</li><li>Kenya</li><li>Liberia</li><li>Tanzania</li> <li>Togo</li><li>Tunisia</li><li>Uganda</li><li>Zambia</li></ul> <p>The Middle East</p><ul><li>Iraq</li><li>Jordan</li><li>Syria</li></ul> <p>The Caribbean</p><ul><li>Haiti</li><li>Tobago</li></ul> <p>South America</p><ul><li>Argentina</li><li>Bolivia</li><li>Brazil</li><li>Colombia</li> <li>Ecuador</li><li>Paraguay</li><li>Peru</li><li>Uruguay</li></ul> <p>Central America</p><ul><li>Costa Rica</li><li>El Salvador</li> <li>Guatemala</li> <li>Honduras</li><li>Nicaragua</li></ul> <p>The Pacific</p><ul><li>Philippines</li></ul>

Recent Grants

The Papal Foundation awarded support to over 100 programs and projects in 2012. Grants and scholarships totaled $8,575,500 and reached around the world.

Eastern Europe
The Middle East
Africa
Central and South America
The Caribbean
Asia
The Pacific
Western Europe and North America
The Vatican

Eastern Europe

  • Estonia – $60,000
    Apostolic Administration efforts to rebuild the Church and prepare leaders after years of repression
  • Kazakhstan – $34,511
    Archdiocese of St. Mary in Astana, construction of the Parish of the Epiphany   
  • Lithuania – $25,883
    Diocese of Šiauliai, build a Diocesan Pastoral Center   
  • Lithuania – $30,197
    Sisters of the Holy Family, complete the remodeling of a first house in Diocese of Vilkavišis
  • Lithuania – $43,139
    Diocese of Liepaja, complete construction of Mara’s Church and priests’ apartment in Liepaja
  • Lithuania – $25,883
    Archdiocese of Riga, renovate the Archbishop’s residence
  • Romania – $73,335
    Bishop of Iasi, assistance for the construction of a center for elderly and sick priests
  • San Sergio Fund – $200,000
    Building and repairing churches in Russian and Eastern Europe
  • Slovakia – $43,139
    Diocese of Zilina, erection of a Diocesan pastoral center and Episcopal residence
  • Ukraine – $51,766
  • Archdiocese of the Latin Church in Lviv, restoration of Archdiocesan residence after years of use by the soviet government   
  • Ukraine – $34,511
    Eparchy of Mukachevo, complete the construction of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish church

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The Middle East

  • Iraq – $86,277
    Patriarchy of Babylon of Chaldeons, purchase of a house for “Amore e Gioia” Community of the disabled   
  • Iraq – $86,238
    Daughters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, construction of a primary school

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Africa

  • Burundi – $30,000
    Diocese of Bujumbura, ALUMA-St. François d'Assise Centre for the prevention of malaria   
  • Burundi – $43,139
    Diocese of Rutana, build a rectory and convent in Butezi
  • Burundi – $43,139
    Diocese of Bubanza, build a new Cathedral
  • Burundi – $86,238
    Episopal Conference of Burundi, complete construction of the Major Seminary       
  • Cameroon – $34,511
    Archdiocese of Bamenda, build a block of classrooms at the Maryvale Institute in Bamenda
  • Cameroon – $43,139
    Diocese of Doumé Abong-Mbang, construction of offices for the Pastoral Outreach and Health Care Ministry
  • Congo – $43,139
    Dominican Fathers, France, build a student chapel, library and assembly hall for the University of Brazzaville
  • Egypt – $43,139
    Franciscan Friars Minor, rebuild a home for orphans
  • Ghana – $80,000
    Diocese of Wa, building a student hostel as part of the Blessed Pope John XXIII Center near the University   
  • Guinea Conakry – $51,766
    Comunità Sant'Egidio, DREAM Program for prevention of AIDS and malnutrition    
  • Kenya – $50,000
    Sisters of St. Felix of Cantalice, support for a new maternity facility and an AIDS hospice center   
  • Kenya – $43,139
    Diocese of Nyeri, reconstruction of the Novitiate for Sisters of Mary Immaculate in Nyeri
  • Kenya – $21,569
    Carmelite Nuns of the Mother of God, build a kitchen and dining room in the Kalimoni Monastery
  • Tanzania – $15,000
    Diocese of Rulenge-Ngara, construction of two classrooms at Saint Joseph Mbuba Secondary School
  • Tanzania – $6,000
    Holy Spirit Fathers, construction of a classroom for Joyland Girls Secondary School in Kilimanjaro
  • Tanzania – $19,844
    Diocese of Mahenge, build classrooms for Queen Mary's Secondary School Kikwawila
  • Tanzania – $11,000
    Subsidize tuition fees, clothing purchases and bedding for youth of parish to stay in school
  • Tanzania – $10,000
    Diocese of Dodoma, purchase 80 desks for the Village of Hope Institution   
  • Togo – $43,139
    Archdiocese of Lomé, construction of classrooms at two new primary schools in Kolkpoé and Kpoguéré
  • Uganda – $38,825
    Diocese of Fort Portal, expansion of the Pope Benedict XVI Primary School in Bundibugyo
  • Zambia – $43,139
    Archdiocese of Lusaka/Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, construction of chapel for the new seminary 

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Central and South America

  • Argentina – $86,277
    Diocese of JuJuy, renovation of Discalced Carmelite Monastery of Nuestro Señora de Rio Blanco
  • Argentina – $5,000
    Argentina Society of Canon Law, publish proceedings of the Society’s meetings from 2003-2009
  • Argentina – $21,569
    Diocese of Viedma, construct a security wall for the Carmelite Monastery of Saint Joseph and Saint Therese
  • Argentina – $30,197
    Diocese of Gualeguaychù, renovate the Virgen Peregrina Retreat House
  • Brazil – $43,139
    Archdiocese of Brasíla/Salesian Sisters of the Sacred Hearts, construction of a day nursery and center for human formation
  • Brazil – $86,277
    Diocese of Caraguatatuba, complete construction of Cathedral church
  • Brazil – $43,139
    Diocese of Bonfim, renovation of Episcopal residence
  • Brazil – $21,569
    Diocese of Crateùs, build a house of formation for candidates discerning priesthood
  • Brazil – $43,139
    Prelature of Itacoatiara-AM, build a minor seminary
  • Colombia – $43,139
    Diocese of Cartago, expand and restore the Monastery of Holy Mary of the Angeles in Cartago
  • Columbia – $86,277Diocese of Buenaventura, complete the new church of San Antonio de Padua
  • Columbia – $15,000
    Association Pan de Vida, assistance with parish cafeterias to provide food for children
  • Columbia – $43,139
    Diocese of San Andres, completion of a formation retreat center for priests and laity
  • Columbia – $43,139
    Disocese of Manague, construction of a Diocesan Seminary
  • Columbia – $15,000
    Sisters Servants of Christ the Priest, renovation of nursing facility
  • Colombia – $60,394
    Missionary Sisters of St. Therese, renovate and retrofit the school chapel in Villemar
  • Columbia – $43,139
    Diocese of Egativá, complete the construction of the Diocesan seminary, San Lorenzo Diácono Martir
  • Colombia – $43,139
    Archdiocese of Bogotà, build the Madre del Divino Amor parish church, rectory and hall
  • Colombia – $20,000
    Archdiocese of Medellìn, construct bedrooms for the Immaculate Conception nuns
  • Costa Rica – $21,569
    Diocese of Alajuela, purchase hospital beds for care of the poor
  • Ecuador – $43,139
    Vicariate of Mendez, renovate Vicariate Pastoral Center   
  • El Salvador – $20,000
    Bishop of Santiago de Maria, purchase books, furnishings and kitchen equipment for Major Seminary
  • Guatemala – $86,277
    Bishop of Soloa-Chimaltenango, purchase of radio station to transmit quality Catholic programs
  • Guatemala – $51,766
    Archdiocese of Santiago,  construct a rectory for San Rafael Arcangel Parish
  • Mexico – $86,277
    Diocese of Texcoco, financial assistance for the major seminary
  • Nicaragua – $44,864
    Diocese of Jinotega, renovation of rectory for San Sebastián de Yalí parish
  • Nicaragua – $43,139
    Diocese of Granada, begin construction of a Diocesan Pastoral Center in Diria
  • Nicaragua – $51,766
    Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart, completion of retreat house
  • Paraguay – $60,000
    Diocese of Ciudad del Este, expansion of the San José major seminary   
  • Peru – $60,000
    Diocese of Chulucanas, construction of a minor seminary   
  • Uruguay – $43,139
    Archdiocese of Salto, restore the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benito in Paysandu

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Asia

  • Bangladesh – $86,277
    Diocese of Mymensingh, construction of Notre Dame College in Mymensingh
  • Bangladesh – $51,766
    Diocese of Dinajpur, assistance for construction of Episcopal residence and offices for Diocesan Curia   
  • Bangladesh – $86,277
    Oblates of Mary Immaculate-Bangladesh, construction of a convent and clinic for Divine Mercy Mission
  • Bangladesh – $86,277
    Diocese of Chittagong, construction of a hostel for indigenous girls attending public high school
  • India – $43,139
    Diocese of Kottar, erection of living quarters for students in the Pope John Paul II Business Education Training Center   
  • India – $77,649
    Archdiocese of Tellicherry, financial assistance for Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Kunnoth   
  • India – $43,139
    Diocese of Belgaum, construction of the Saint John Mary Vianney parish church in Byadgi
  • India – $20,000
    Diocese of Gorakhpur, complete the construction of Adoration Chapel in Campierganj
  • India – $51,766
    Diocese of Simla-Chandigarh, construction of Diocesan retreat house
  • India – $51,766
    Associazione Amici di N. S. del Buon Consiglio, expansion of a rehabilitation center for disabled, poor and orphaned boys
  • India – $20,000
    Diocese of Chandra, build a convent in Allapally for the Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate
  • India – $25,883
    Syro-Malankara Eparchy, construct a parish church in Kallely Diocese of Pathnamthitta
  • India – $20,000
    Diocese of Dindigul, renovate and expand Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church in Arianellure
  • India – $25,883|
    Major Archdiocese of Trivandrum, expand the home for retired priests
  • India – $86,277
    Syro-Malankara Eparchy, build Mar Ivanios Minor Seminary
  • Laos – $20,000
    Vicariate of Vientiane, comprehensive development program for diocesan youth ministry
  • Myanmar – $51,766
    Diocese of Hakha, construction of a new church for Assumption of Our Lady Parish in Tedim
  • Thailand – $43,139
    Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand, support of the AIDS program for children
  • Vietnam – $51,766
    Archdiocese of Hanoi, begin the erection of a multi-purpose center for disabled youth   


The Pacific   

  • Philippines – $86,277
    Prelature of Isabela de Basilan, renovation of the bombed Cathedral, offices and rectory

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Caribbean

  • Haiti – $25,883
    Oblates of Mary Immaculate of the Haiti Province, catechesis center and expansion of the catechetical campaign   
  • Haiti – $22,432
    Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince, restore and retrofit the rectory of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish
  • Haiti – $18,000
    Diocese of Jérémie, renovate the rectory for San Francesco Saverio Parish   
  • Haiti – $15,000
    Diocese of Hinche, repair the roof and walls of Our Lady Perpetual Help Parish in Dubuisson
  • Haiti – $43,139
    Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince/Collège St. Louis de Bourdon, build a security wall and repair the façade
  • Haiti – $64,708
    Hope for Haiti, support in operating nutrition clinics in Port-au-Prince   
  • Haiti – $31,922
    Diocese of Port-au-Prince, repair the Chapelle Sixtine in Port-au-Prince   
  • Haiti – $69,022
    Archdiocese of Cap-Ha?t?en, build a center to educate, feed and provide health care for children

   
Europe and North America

  • Italy – $73,335
    Convitto Internazionale San Tommasso D'Aquino, restoration of residential facility for student priests
  • Norway – $43,139
    Order of the Holy Savior of St. Brigid, completion of church in Tiller-Trondheim
  • United States –$10,000
    Faculty member, UC Berkley, Addition of course on "Canon Law in the Roman Catholic Church” to the religious study major

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Vatican

  • Paul VI International Scientific Institute of Rome – $100,000
    Funding research to find natural options for birth regulation and human infertility
  • Pontifical Council COR UNUM – $150,000
    To meet needs of victims suffering from natural catastrophes
  • Pontifical Council of Christian Unity – $50,000
    Scholarships that support the formation of Orthodox seminarians
  • Pius XII Foundation for the Laity – $100,000
    To assist other international Catholic organizations
  • John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family – $50,000
    To expand and develop services in new locations around the world
  • Centro Televisivo Vaticano-CTV – $150,000
    Acquisition of a new outdoor broadcasting unit
  • Camartis Institute, develop – $86,237    
    “From Sea to Shining Sea,” a new program to train Catholics about dialogue with nonbelievers
  • “News.va” – $100,000
    Creation of a single, unified Holy See online news portal
  • John XXIII International Cultural Center – $86,900
    Urgent renovation of building and fortification of buttresses   
  • International Catholic Migration Commission – $34,511
    Sustain projects on behalf of refugees and migrants   
  • Pontifical Council for Oriental Churches – $25,883
    Assist the pastoral activities of the Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches

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