Catholic Extension has a long history in Nashville and Tennessee in general that dates back to the early 1900’s. More recently, they have provided over $300,000 in grants to the Nashville diocese in 2011 and 2012 alone.
CATHOLIC EXTENSION’S MISSION STATEMENT
Catholic Extension is a national fundraising organization committed to supporting and strengthening poor mission dioceses across the United States. We provide funding and resources to dioceses and parishes through programs and services investing in people, infrastructure and ministries. This support is given based on need, passion and commitment to the growth of the Catholic faith.
Catholic Extension uniquely contributes to the growth and vibrancy of the Church in the U.S. by strategically investing in poor mission dioceses to unleash the power of faith that transforms hearts, lives and society.
In 1905, Catholic Extension was established by Pope Pius X as a “papal society” with a mission to build churches in America’s most rural regions. More than 100 years later, we remain committed to strengthening and supporting the Catholic Church across the United States.
In poor mission dioceses throughout our country, there are more than 11 million Catholics who are on fire for their faith and committed to building up vibrant parish communities. In these areas, the faith is thriving but the resources are scarce. Catholic churches are exceeding capacity during
Sunday Mass; communities without access to a church building are using empty storefronts and warehouses as places to gather; and pastoral and lay leaders are traveling hundreds of miles a week to offer faith formation, lead youth ministries, and provide social outreach to numerous parishes throughout their dioceses.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC EXTENSION SOCIETY HERE
Schedule:
7:00 am – Mass (Cathedral of the Incarnation)
7:30 – 8:00 am – Prayer Breakfast/Networking (Fleming Center)
8:00 – 8:30 am – Program
8:30 – 9:15 am – Fellowship and Networking
Please come join our Prayer Breakfast…you will find common ground with many and maybe a business contact as well.
