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 late pope reshaped the American Catholic hierarchy by naming two-thirds of U.S. bishops‘The Francis Effect’ remains in the US Church as his successor is electedRead More
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We were established by the pope in 1910. Here’s how this special status affects our mission todayWhat a new pope means to us as a papal societyRead More
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Tributes from Catholic leaders serving the poorest communities of AmericaWhat did Pope Francis mean to you?Read More