The Work of Catholic Extension

Subsidies for American Missionaries

Donations help fund the salaries of priests, religious and laity who minister to Catholics in poor, remote regions.

Ministry Formation

Each year Catholic Extension helps nearly 400 future priests pay for the cost of their seminary education and provides grants for lay ministry formation.

Chapel Construction

Catholic Extension donations assist in the construction and repair of church buildings – more than 12,000 across the U.S. since 1905.

Religious Education and Evangelization

Grants are made for religious instruction of children and adults, critical for living and sharing our Catholic Faith.

Campus Ministry

The sacraments, religious instruction and counseling are provided at more than 118 college campuses with grants from Catholic Extension.

Disaster Relief

Catholic Extension donations come to the aid of struggling parishes when disaster strikes their communities.




To learn more about Catholic Extension, please visit www.catholicextension.org