2018 Grants saint john paul ii scholarships
THE PAPAL FOUNDATION has had one clear purpose from its beginning days: To support our Holy Father and the universal Church in its charitable endeavors. We do this by dedicating our resources each year to fund programs and charities around the world that have been proposed for our support by the Holy Father.
In 2018, the Foundation will provide over $16 million in grants and scholarships. The grants we have approved include funds to expand classrooms for nursing students in Bethlehem, build a parish for families worshiping in Albania, open a medical center for patients in Jamaica, and build a formation center in Angola — a total of over 125 worthy projects and programs around the world. In September, priests, religious and lay faithful from Africa, India, Vietnam, Mexico and other countries around the world will receive Saint John Paul II scholarships to study in Rome and prepare for a life of service to the Church and their home communities.
We are profoundly grateful for the faithful stewardship and prayers of all who have shared in our mission and continue to make our work possible. Eastern Europe The Middle East
ALBANIA – $100,000 PALESTINE – $100,000 Assist with the construction of a parish church in Puke Assist with the expansion of the Nursing and Health Sciences bulding of Bethlehem University ESTONIA – $60,000 Subsidize the works of the Church in Estonia GEORGIA – $66,488 Africa Funding for a children’s center that offers children ages 5 to 18 support by providing counseling, nutritious food, ANGOLA – $30,000 assistance with homework, recreational activities and training Construct a formation center for The Missionary Benedictine Sisters to support women in education and LATVIA – $71,410 self-reliance Assist with paying the salaries of teachers and school BURKINA FASO – $100,000 administrators at the Catholic Gymnasium Construct a convent for the Sisters of the Annunciation LITHUANIA – $91,170 BURKINA FASO – $88,800 Restore a convent and evangelization center in Utena Construct a cultural center for youth POLAND – $25,000 BURUNDI – $85,000 Convert a former nursing home into an early childhood center Construct a new house of formation for the Sister Canonesses of the Holy Spirit who engage in catechetical, RUSSIA – $21,580 healthcare and the care of orphans Construct a church for St. Joseph Parish CAMEROON – $75,000 SLOVAKIA – $38,000 Expand the house of formation for the Sisters of Saint Ann Assist with the reconstruction of the pastoral center of CAMEROON – 79,000 Saint Vendelin Parish Support the De Salle Brothers in the construction of a UKRAINE – $65,000 vocational school to train men and women with skills that Assist with construction for the curial offices of the will make them economically successful Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Kiev CAMEROON – $100,000 UKRAINE – $15,000 Support the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Cluny to further the Purchase computers and technology for the Media Center construction of a pre-school and elementary school of the Roman Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Kiev
UKRAINE – $90,000 CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON A SAFE AND SECURE NEW HOME Construct a combined monastery and youth center to FOR DISABLED BOYS IN POLAND. “THE BOYS REMEMBER YOU address the needs of children of migrant workers IN THEIR PRAYERS,” DECLARES SISTER DOROTA KRZESZ.
{ 2 } CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC – $42,460 KENYA – $42,712 Construct a house of formation for associates of the Sisters Purchase ultra-sound and x-ray machines for Kakuma of the Infant Jesus Mission Hospital
ERITREA – $100,000 KENYA – $70,000 Renovate the bathrooms, kitchen and refectory at the Construct a residence for refugee priests and religious minor seminary in need of physical & psychological assistance and continuing education ETHIOPIA – $100,000 Construct a Catholic Coordination Center for LESOTHO – $44,000 evangelization and social services Install a new roof at St. Ann Ha Mokhoro Church
ETHIOPIA – $98,000 LESOTHO – $100,000 Expand St. Mary Catholic Kingergarten run by the Complete construction of St Patrick’s Cathedral Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Christ LESOTHO – $75,730 ETHIOPIA – $100,000 Replace the roof and do repairs at the Cathedral of Our Equip a physics lab at a university Lady of Hermitage
GABON – $11,860 MOZAMBIQUE – $40,000 Funding for workshops to maintain sacramental and Construct a house of formation for the Missionaries of historical records Saint Francis de Sales
GHANA – $100,000 NAMIBIA – $50,000 Construction of Bresillac Catholic School Add bathrooms and a kitchen to apartments which the Benedictine Sisters of Oshikuku rent to local workers GHANA – $100,000 Construct a new seminary complex at St. Mary’s Minor NAMIBIA – $100,000 Seminary that will include a chapel, library, classrooms, Complete St. Boniface parish church which serves as a pre- dining hall and dormitories novitiate for the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
NAMIBIA – $100,000 Construct a Catholic primary school with the first phase of funding for a block of four classrooms
NIGERIA – $100,000 Construct a pastoral center located in Patani and run by the Sisters of Our Lady Star of the Sea
NIGERIA – $100,000 Construct additional classrooms at the Oswald Waller College of Education
NIGERIA – $60,000 Complete construction on a retired priests’ home for indigenous clergy
RWANDA – $100,000 Construct a center of formation for vulnerable women in Rilima for the the Salesian Sisters of the Sacred Heart
RWANDA – $65,000 Complete construction on a house of formation for Carmelite Friars
RWANDA – $41,300 Complete the convent of the Daughters of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus who have been assisting the local Church with education and health care
SOUTH AFRICA – $30,131 FAMILIES REACH THE DORKA CRISIS CENTER IN SLOVAKIA Purchase land and assist with construction of a parish hall WITH MANY NEEDS. HERE THEY FIND SHELTER, SPIRITUAL and classrooms at Christ the King Parish CARE, EDUCATION AND COUNSELING IN A NEWLY RENOVATED BUILDING.
{ 3 } SOUTH AFRICA – $35,000 Subsidize the printing of an Afrikaans hymnal for the people of South Africa and Namibia
SOUTH AFRICA – $27,000 Purchase medicine for Saint Anthony Clinic staffed by the Srs. of Saint Vincent de Paul and the Daughters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
SOUTH SUDAN – $100,000 Complete construction of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish church
SWAZILAND – $100,000 Assist with the construction of a parish hall for Sacred Heart Parish in Shiselweni
SWAZILAND – $100,000 Assist with the construction of a rectory at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church in Siphofaneni FROM ZAMBIA TO MYANMAR TO PERU, PAPAL FOUNDATION GRANTS BUILD AND RENOVATE THE SPACES PEOPLE NEED TO WORSHIP, SWAZILAND – $100,000 LEARN, REST AND WORK IN A SAFE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT. Assist with the construction of St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic High School
TANZANIA – $88,000 Central and Construct a laundry building at Kwiro Health Centre South America TANZANIA – $90,000 Construct a social health center to provide medical and ARGENTINA – $92,986 psychological support to the poor and marginalized Renovate Saint Gemma Monastery to accommodate new vocations TOGO – $100,000 Assist with construction and furnishing of a welcome ARGENTINA – $23,860 center in Lomé Subsidize tuition, accommodations and travel for training in NaPro Technology TOGO – $75,000 Complete construction of and furnish Our Lady of BRAZIL – $32,902 Guadalupe Church Support educational and cultural initiatives at a social institute founded by the Sister Mediatrixes of Peace UGANDA – $100,000 Construction of an infirmary for the Brothers of BRAZIL – $42,000 Christian Instruction Construct a novitiate for a Carmelite Monastery of St. Mary Mother of God UGANDA – $100,000 Construct a regional convent for the Sisters of Our Lady BRAZIL – $100,000 of Good Counsel Construct a seminary building so that the diocese can provide training UGANDA – $74,164 Complete construction of the Shrine to Our Lady of Fatima BRAZIL – $92,052 Construct two churches for indigenous people ZIMBABWE – $44,496 Purchase computers and furniture for a computer lab at CHILE – $60,000 Empandeni Girls’ High School Support a conference by The Chilean Catholic Institute for Migration ZIMBABWE – $46,800 Fund the reestablishment of a Catholic newspaper to COLOMBIA – $25,000 reach the faithful Purchase a building to be used as a bishop’s residence COLOMBIA – $100,000 Complete construction of a spiritual center and residence for the Dominican Sisters of Bethany
{ 4 } COSTA RICA – $97,000 Asia Support pro life work of Asociacion Opciones Heroicas by providing healthcare, legal support, baby care and BANGLADESH – $67,427 training to women Construct a rectory for Saint Joseph Church EL SALVADOR – $17,140 BANGLADESH – $100,000 Construct a convent chapel for the Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate Construct a wing for theological studies at the Holy Spirit Major Seminary EL SALVADOR – $50,000 BANGLADESH – $100,000 Support a vocational skills and human formation center Purchase land to be used for a cathedral HONDURAS – 40,085 Renovate a building to be used for curial offices BANGLADESH – $100,000 Construct a bishop’s residence and curial offices NICARAGUA – $100,000 CHINA – $29,000 Assist with the construction of a cathedral for the new Diocese Funding to support training programs provided by the Service Centre for Religious Women NICARAGUA – $100,000 INDIA – $100,000 Construct a convent and chapel at Maria Reina de la Paz youth center Assist with the construction of a minor seminary
PERU – $100,000 INDIA – $96,137 Construct and equip a tuberculosis clinic Assist with the construction of a cathedral for the new diocese that would also offer a location for retreats, PERU – $100,000 meetings and other initiatives Support the work of COSMA: Ayacucho Mental Health INDIA – $87,024 Commission (Brothers of Charity) Support neo-natal and child services at Holy Family PERU – $100,000 Hospital Support the work of Centro de Obras Sociales, “Maternidad de Maria” and hostel for abandoned youth
VENEZUELA – $50,000 CHILDREN ENJOY ANOTHER DAY OF LEARNING IN THEIR Construct a new building for a vocational training center NEWLY BUILT CLASSROOMS AT THE SAINT ROSE OF LIMA at Holy Spirit Parish PARISH SCHOOL IN HAITI. MONGOLIA – $100,000 SOLOMON ISLANDS – $100,000 Assist with the purchase of a building to be used as Construct a spiritual and educational center a church and parish center for Divine Mercy Parish in Erdenet TIMOR LEST – $100,000 Construct a youth hostel for children aged 6 through 18 MYANMAR – $70,000 for the Sisters of Our Lady of Fatima Construct a convent and a home for the sick and those recovering from drug addiction for the Franciscan Sister of TIMOR LEST – $100,000 Our Lady of the Chin Construct a security wall, install pipes for water, and purchase medicine and food for the Srs. Of Saint Paul of MYANMAR – 80,000 Chartres Purchase equipment and subsidize the operating expenses of Saint John’s High School
PAKISTAN – $16,586 Caribbean Support St. Joseph’s Girls’ Boarding School run by the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary BAHAMAS – $100,000 Repair Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Academy after PAKISTAN – $26,358 hurricane damage Construct a church at a mission station CUBA – $100,000 PAKISTAN – $100,000 Support the work of the Padre Félix Varela Institute of Build an auditorium at the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul Ecclesiastical Studies so people could attend diocesan events HAITI – $65,000 Complete the first phase of construction at Our Lady of The Pacific Fatima School HAITI – $30,000 MALAYSIA – $100,000 Construct a new school building to accommodate Assist with construction of a new monastery building for children through the ninth grade for the Missionary Sisters the Teresian for Carmelite Nuns of Kuching of Christ the King
PHILIPPINES – $100,000 HAITI – $100,000 Assist with the construction of an infirmary for the Support the Saint Damien Pediatric Hospital which serves Missionary Catechists of St. Therese of the Infant Jesusa 80,000 children yearly Congregation of Sisters JAMAICA – $100,000 PHILIPPINES – $65,000 Complete construction of Good Shepherd Medical Center Complete renovations of St. Lawrence the Deacon church Europe
GREECE – $100,000 Assist with the construction of the church of the Most Holy Trinity
ROME – $100,000 Support the collaboration between Sections and Associations of the John Paul II Pontifical Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences
ROME – $100,000 Subsidize seminars and publications of the John Paul II Pontifical Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences
ROME – $100,000 Support John XXIII International Cultural Center, Rome
THE DEMPSEY HOUSE, A FORMATION CENTER BUILT BY ROME – $18,140 DOMINICAN FATHERS IN NIGERIA, IS NOW READY TO Support the work of Alleanza Solidale in assisting refugees WELCOME SEMINARY STUDENTS WHO COME TO STUDY who are living in Rome FOR A LIFE OF SERVICE.
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VATICAN – $100,000 Subsidize the Holy See’s Strategic Communication Office
VATICAN – $100,000 Subsidize scholarships to Orthodox students studying at Catholic universities
International
INTERNATIONAL – $16,360 Support the activities of the International Movement of Catholic Students - Pax Romana which promotes social change, human rights, sustainable resources and interreligious dialogue
INTERNATIONAL – $15,750 Support the International Young Catholic Students ABANDONED BABIES RECEIVE LOVING CARE AT THE HOUSE OF which works with teens and young adults, promoting CHARITY CHILDREN’S HOME IN NAIROBI, KENYA, WHILE THE involvement and advocacy SISTERS OF POVERELLO FIND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES.
INTERNATIONAL – $15,000 Support the work of the International Catholic Committee of Nurses and Medico-Social Assistants with projects in Swaziland, Zambia and Kenya.
INTERNATIONAL – $7,000 Support the work of the International Movement of INTERNATIONAL – $49,152 Apostolate in the Independent Social Milieus Support PAX Press Agency who produce reports that are broadcast on various networks including EWTN, Vatican INTERNATIONAL – $20,000 Radio and Catholic News Service Support the World Union of Catholic Teachers through workshops and lectures INTERNATIONAL – $49,560 Support three catechists who will serve the Eritrean and INTERNATIONAL – $10,000 Ethiopian communities in Western Europe Support the work of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations INTERNATIONAL – $65,000 Support the Centre for Child Protection at the Pontifical INTERNATIONAL – $4,500 Gregorian University Support the work of the International Council of Catholic Men INTERNATIONAL – $100,000 Coordinate the work of the Catholic-Inspired NGOs Forum INTERNATIONAL – $62,000 Support the work of the Denis Hurley Peace Institute INTERNATIONAL – $100,000 with human rights reform in Swaziland, gang presence in Support the work of the World Youth Alliance to promote Lesotho and political unrest in Zimbabwe human dignity
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