Our Mission
Catholic Extension Society works in solidarity with people to build up vibrant and transformative Catholic faith communities among the poor in the poorest regions of America.


Our Vision
We seek to deepen and expand our commitment to Catholic faith communities by providing resources to develop leaders, ministries and facilities, while inviting more people across our country to invest in this work.
Our Values
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Creativity
We identify and invest in innovative solutions to the challenges that confront our Catholic faith communities.
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Excellence
We set the highest standards for every aspect of our organizational life and mission.
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Trust
We forge relationships in the spirit of mutual trust.
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Accountability
We are committed to our Team Covenant to enable us to fulfill our mission more effectively.
Explore Our Magazine
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The new Holy Father’s biography tells us what kind of shepherd isWhy we are so excited about Pope Leo XIVRead More
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Tracking the nationwide contributions of the Church’s fastest growing demographic as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthAsian Catholic communities are growing everywhere and helping the Church thrive in AmericaRead More
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Minnesota’s Spirit of Francis Award Dinner is one of the largest everHundreds gather to honor Bishop Richard Pates, beloved hometown shepherd of the Twin CitiesRead More