he Redemptorist Catholic Foundation is a non-profit corporation organized exclusively for religious and charitable purposes, expressly for the benefit of and support to the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province in their ministry of preaching the Gospel of plentiful redemption.

As a foundation,  it assists families and individuals to leave a legacy uniquely aligned with their Catholic values and beliefs.  The Foundation’s primary function is to raise funds through planned giving, appreciated stock donations, Donor Advised Funds, and various other fundraising programs and special events.  The Foundation works with donors to customize their charitable intentions and then grant funds according to the fund agreement and donor’s intent.
 

“Never Stop Walking” written by Sister Nancy Fearon, IHM, traces the unique spirit and life of Saint Alphonsus who founded the Redemptorists in 1732. The story helps us to understand the life of one man in the history of the Church.  Its focus is on the seven key stages of the life of this great Saint as he remained dedicated to the Church despite the conflicts that resided deep in his heart.  Those who give to the Mission Fund provide financial support to the Congregation who uses these funds for “responding with missionary thrust to the pressing pastoral needs of the most abandoned, especially the poor, and by devoting themselves entirely to evangelization.”
 

The purpose of the International Mission Fund is to live out the ideals of the Redemptorists around the world and “the fundamental norm of religious life that is to follow Jesus Christ as presented in the Gospel.”  To be specific and as noted in their Constitution; “In this way the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer gradually enters different fields of apostolic activity, devoting themselves to missionary work among the faithful, among non-Christians, and those separated from the Catholic Church.”
 

We use the word “evangelization” because its root meaning is ‘Gospel’. We reclaim the word so that when our Redemptorist Missionaries go out to evangelize, to preach the Good News at our Parish Missions, Retreats, and Workshops, they can help participants renew their commitment to a real and lasting relationship with Jesus Christ, the Most Holy Redeemer, making God a priority in their lives.
 

The purpose of the HOPE Fund is to provide medical supplies and equipment used in the ongoing healthcare plan for our priests and brothers who are sick or in recovery.  The generosity of donors helps us to provide and to improve the quality of life for our Redemptorist Missionaries during their recovery or to provide specialized medical equipment that allows them to have comfort as they move forward in their healthcare plan.  All the Redemptorists in our healthcare facilities are called “Prayer Champions” as they pray for those who send requests for themselves or their loved ones. 
 

To read more about one of our retired priests who is a lifelong missionary, click here.

The recruitment of young men for religious life is one of the highest priorities of the Congregation.  The invitation that Our Lord extended to His first disciples, is a journey that the candidates, novices, and seminarians take.  For these young men, a religious vocation and an interest in the Redemptorist way of life is the first step in formation as they travel on their journey in the footsteps of Jesus Christ and the intercession of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, founder of The Redemptorists.
 

The purpose of the Formation and Education Fund is to provide for the growing costs associated with the initial and ongoing education and formation of seminarians, newly ordained priests, and consecrated brothers. In earlier days, the term “burse” was used by the Catholic Church for donations made for the education of the clergy.  The Education and Formation Fund reflects the history and the involvement of believers who serve the needs of seminaries, brothers, and priests.
 

The purpose of the Emergency Relief and Response Fund is to ensure the safety of every person who suffers from disaster, whether natural or man-made, that suddenly impacts a way of life.  As a Catholic community, we live out our social responsibility to care for our sisters and brothers in need by providing outreach social services to those in the impacted region. In any disaster it becomes critical to take action that provides help and creates hope . . . restoring and rebuilding lives.
 

The purpose of the Youth Ministry Fund is to help form the future of the Catholic leaders of tomorrow.  Donations provide scholarships for participants who are unable to attend our Summer Camps, retreats, workshops, and formation without financial help.  The programs offered are intended to build a foundation for our young adults that flows from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, the Most Holy Redeemer.  Young adults are guided and provided with tools that give them the essential components for living out their call in servant leadership and evangelization.
 

The purpose of the Perpetual Help Center is to promote devotion and knowledge of the Blessed Mother under her special title of “Mother of Perpetual Help.”  This vision is aligned with the teachings of our Catholic faith that centers on the Mass and the Eucharist.  Those who seek Our Mother of Perpetual Help in prayer find healing, forgiveness, comfort, and renewal in Christ, the Most Holy Redeemer.

The Perpetual Help Center opened in the Bronx, NY in 1945 and is now located in Philadelphia.  Today, the Perpetual Help Center is recognized in the United States and Canada for its Mass Enrollment Card Program.  Every year thousands of Mass cards are requested and sent out and, each request for a Mass or each petition for prayer is fulfilled by The Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province within the network of locations serving the faithful.