The Papal Foundation in the News
Christ in the City Expands to Philadelphia
Steward of Saint Peter Mark Bauman and Archbishop Nelson PerezWhile the Foundation works to serve the most vulnerable around the world, many Stewards of Saint Peter do amazing, beautiful work here in the United States to help the poor as well. One such Steward is Mark...
Saint Mother Teresa Subject of New Movie & Book
We’ve recently highlighted how the Foundation’s Mission Fund, established to further the work of Saint Mother Teresa by administering to the poor and needy in God’s name, has provided 32 grants in 2022. We’ve been blessed in recent weeks to have two important works...
Stewards Rob & Berni Neal Help Rebuild a Church
St. Ursula’s sits atop the highest hill on the islandStewards Rob & Berni Neal have vacationed on the beautiful island of Virgin Gorda four times and attend Mass at St. Ursula’s parish while visiting. St. Ursula’s is perched on one of the highest hills on the...
A Vision for Rwanda
Sue Mita, Immaculee Ilibagiza and Eustace Mita in front of a government building that was famously attacked during the Rwandan Civil War. Please note the destruction still visible to this day.Papal Foundation President Eustace Mita and his wife Sue traveled to Rwanda...
Steward Tim Maguire’s Trip to Ukraine
Steward Tim Maguire and Father Pawel Andrianik, a past recipient of the Foundation’s Saint John Paul II Scholarship!When Russia’s invasion began back in February, Steward of Saint Peter Tim Maguire, who lives with his wife Julie in Scottsdale, AZ, felt called to go to...
Trustee John Crowley’s Notre Dame Address and His Great Father’s Day Gift
This edition of Steward Faith Journeys takes us to Princeton, New Jersey, by way of South Bend, Indiana! If today you feel like hearing an amazing story that shows the power of faith, family, trust and perseverance, you’ve opened the right email! Papal Foundation...
Foundation Grant Brings Hope to Children in Guatemala
In 2022 a grant for $50,000 was awarded to Bitol Integral Development Association in the Diocese of San Marcos, Guatemala, for the financial assistance to hire three therapists for the Jawel program for children. The three therapists increased the number of patients...
Convert Your Poverty & Simplify Your Life!
Mass on November 13, 2022 with all the girls and Sisters of MaryThese words have remained etched in my mind and heart since I returned from our ladies’ pilgrimage to visit Girlstown and Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Mexico. Girlstown, run by the Sisters of Mary, is...
100+ Priests & Religious Gather Online for ‘Saeman Scholars’ Fall Orientation
The Papal Foundation was pleased to host the fourth Saeman Scholar orientation meeting on Saturday, October 8, with 105 scholars from 40 different countries around the world attending from Rome via Zoom. CLICK HERE to watch the blessing of the Saeman Scholars by...
New Grants Approved By Mission Fund, Including 4 for Ukrainians
The Foundation’s Mission Fund Committee, comprised of Cardinal Sean O’Malley, Trustee Patricia Flatley and the committee chair Trustee Jim Towey, met in September and approved eight new grant requests from the Vatican totaling $1,002,034. This makes 32 grants approved...
Press Releases
The Papal Foundation Awards $800,000 in Scholarships to 110 Priests, Brothers, Sisters, and Lay Faithful
Saeman Scholars from 42 countries will study in Rome as part of the Saint John Paul II Scholarship Program PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Papal Foundation, the only charitable organization in the United States exclusively dedicated to fulfilling the requests of the Holy...
The Papal Foundation Elects Three Stewards of St. Peter to its Board of Trustees
Chester, PA (January 30, 2023) - The Papal Foundation has announced the election of three Stewards of St. Peter to its Board of Trustees: Paul Hill, Regina, SK, Canada - Executive Chairman of The Hill Companies Tim Ristoff, Ladera Ranch, CA - Chairman and CEO at...
The Papal Foundation Allocates $14 Million to Support Catholic Church Around the World
Grants, Scholarships and Mission Fund Dollars will grow the Foundation’s service to the Church April 28, 2022 The Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father and the Roman Catholic Church through faith, energy,...
The Papal Foundation Names David Savage Executive Director
Marketing and nonprofit leader will drive foundation’s global mission to serve those most in need in developing nations around the world
The Papal Foundation Announces $9.2 Million in Grants, Supporting 122 Initiatives in 64 Developing Nations Around the World
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father and theRoman Catholic Church through faith, energy and financial resources, announced $9.2 million ingrants to support the growth of the Catholic Church and help those most in need in...
The Papal Foundation Supports COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Developing Nations Around the World; Grants $1.8 Million to Fund Healthcare and Basic Needs for the Poor
The Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father and the Roman Catholic Church throughfaith, energy and financial resources, has announced $1.8 million in grants to support COVID-19 reliefefforts in developing nations around the world. The majority of...
The Papal Foundation Introduces New Leadership; Announces More than $12.5 Million in Grants and Scholarships
Organization names first lay President of the Board of Trustees - Funds support more than 100 programs and projects on five continents, and 95 students from 35 countries The Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father and the Roman Catholic Church...