Catholic sisters are committed leaders and advocates for the communities they serve. Counting more than 700,000 members worldwide, their vibrant sisterhood brings dignity and hope to children, youth and families around the world, particularly those in marginalized communities suffering from injustice, conflict and disadvantage. Whether providing education and health services in war-torn regions of Nigeria or supporting individuals experiencing displacement in Mexico, Catholic sisters promote peace, advocate for justice and care for those in need. Present in 100 countries around the world, the sisters’ global network extends to 250,000 Catholic schools, 50,000 social service organizations, 20,000 healthcare facilities, and 16,000 senior/elderly care facilities.
Our vision is to empower in the global Catholic sisterhood by advancing sisters’ education, leadership, and care. We invest in networks of sisters that work together to alleviate suffering, so that the under-served can thrive and achieve self-sufficiency.
Support Catholic sisters’ education, formation and lifelong well-being
Strengthen the sisterhood’s global network.
Leverage sisters’ unique expertise in identifying the needs and challenges of marginalized communities and in crafting effective solutions.
Forge partnerships and cross-organizational collaborations that benefit from the Catholic sisters’ experience in addressing the spiritual, mental, and health needs of those suffering injustice.
Bring sisters to the decision-making table where they can offer their insight and voice to conversations addressing resource allocation and urgent global challenges.
We ensure the world benefits from the uniquely healing and human-centered experiences provided by Catholic sisters. By carrying forward their centuries-long legacy of humanitarianism, we sustain the sisters’ invaluable work assisting people in need. In doing so, the Catholic Sisters Initiative fosters hope and human dignity while promoting peace, equity, and justice around the world.
S25 Results as of August 2024 – the initiative has contributed to the following results across 30+ countries since the strategy was launched in 2021:
The Catholic Sisters Initiative operates worldwide, with a deep focus on ministries serving highly marginalized communities and those experiencing disadvantage.
