In the area of Church renewal, the Foundation supports projects that promote
- spirituality of the laity
- high quality religious & lay leadership
- vital parish life
- Hispanic ministry
- pastoral research, planning, consultation.
In the area of social service and outreach, the Foundation is interested in projects that
- provide direct service to those in need
- strengthen family life within disadvantaged populations.
In the area of education and formation, the Foundation looks for projects that
- promote quality religious education
- create access to Catholic education
- strengthen the religious identity of Catholic institutions
- encourage effective Catholic campus ministry.
Porticus North America Foundation has special initiatives in a number of particular areas. We particularly welcome proposals in the following areas:
- Projects enhancing the quality of preaching
- Projects improving and expanding ministries to those who are incarcerated and restorative justice ministries.