years that Catholic Extension has been building faith, inspiring hope and igniting change since its founding in 1905.
87 dioceses served by Catholic Extension in 35 states.
dollar amount (adjusted to today's dollars) of grants awarded since 1905 to dioceses that cannot support themselves.
Grants provided for church construction or renovation in the U.S. by Catholic Extension during our history.
seminarians in poor dioceses receiving annual educational assistance from Catholic Extension.
amount of funding provided by Catholic Extension toward religious sisters in the last five years.
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