Catholic Extension Society

Pope Leo thanked us for our years-long leadership on the recovery of the Catholic Church in Puerto Rico, commending our work to rebuild 600 churches and schools after Hurricane Maria’s catastrophic destruction in 2017. See his message to us: catholicextension.org/stories/holy-f…

Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholic Extension Society in its mission of supporting poor and remote Catholic communities across the United States, telling the group May 18 that "love for our neighbor is tangible proof of the authenticity of our love for God." osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-t…

Pope Leo XIV commended the work of Catholic Extension Society today! Our Board of Governors participated in a private audience with the Holy Father at the Vatican just a few hours ago. We pledged our commitment to his pastoral vision and priorities. catholicextension.org/stories/pope-l…

Read more for three trends on why these young people are drawn to the faith: bit.ly/4u7zDKp

This past Easter, dioceses across the Catholic Church saw an influx of young converts! We spent these past weeks speaking with some of them in communities we support across the country. For Collin Achee (top right), a rising junior at @LATech, it’s all about a sense of community.

Through Catholic Extension Society’s Young Adult Leadership Initiative, she earned a master's degree in theology from Boston College and now serves the Diocese of El Paso while facilitating theology courses in Spanish. Read how we helped launch her career: bit.ly/4cYJUT4

Karina Sandoval is a mom of two and the inspiring author behind the bilingual children’s book Mi Amigo Benjamín / My Friend Benjamin, which teaches families about faith in a joyful way!

Read her full story! catholicextension.org/stories/author…

Her husband José shared how proud he is: “I believe that women have one of the hardest roles in the world—being both professionals and mothers at the same time. That’s why I feel the mission to support and encourage her to keep inspiring our daughters toward a better future.”

Happy Mother’s Day! Ten years ago, Karina Sandoval’s mother proudly watched her daughter graduate with a master’s degree in theology from Boston College through a Catholic Extension Society scholarship.

It’s been one year since Pope Leo XIV began his papacy! As a papal society, we look forward to continuing to embrace his vision in our mission to build up vibrant and transformative Catholic faith communities among the poor in the poorest regions of the US!

Later, Fr. Wall visited Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home to reflect on their shared working-class upbringing. The pope’s humble roots are reminiscent of what we experience every day: the communities that are easily overlooked are often the ones brimming with the most potential.

This time last year, we awaited the announcement of our next pope during the last night of the conclave. We never guessed that the man who would step onto the balcony the next day would be from the same hometown, grammar school and parish church as our president, Fr. Jack Wall!

We are thrilled to be named as finalists for the @PulteFamilyFdn's Inspired By Their Stories Award! We invite you to like and share this post and check out the great stories behind all the finalists by liking and following their account!

Already, these certified leaders are already comforting grieving families, visiting homebound elders, and creating inclusive parish ministries. As one lay leader, Diana Garcia, shared, “This program touched my heart and strengthened my commitment to bring hope to those in need.”

The @dioceseoftucson is forming Hispanic lay leaders to become agents of hope and healing in their communities. Catholic Extension Society supports Hispanic ministry in the diocese, which served the pastoral, spiritual and educational needs of 800 individuals this past year.

The Church stays. In the most remote corners of our country, it is a lifeline providing hope on the margins.  Right now, you can strengthen that presence. Through May 31, every gift will be tripled. ❤️ bit.ly/4w8sxa6

For 40 years at St. Joseph Apache Mission, Sister Robert Ann Hecker has lived and served alongside the Mescalero Apache community. She fell in love with the people and learned from their faith, hospitality, warmth, and generosity that guides their life. catholicextension.org/stories/what-s…

Read his Q&A to hear his reflections on the training and how it is shaping his ministry in the @ASFOfficial catholicextension.org/stories/guidin…

For Nick Levis, recovery and faith go hand in hand. Through Catholic Extension Society’s iTHIRST program, a faith‑based initiative that equips leaders to accompany people struggling with addiction, he is learning how to walk with others in healing and hope.