Request Support
The Global Mission Office is deeply committed to supporting as many Catholic missionary dioceses, congregations, organizations, and groups as possible. In general, we consider requests for three types of mission support annually:
- Mass stipends to support diocesan and religious ministry
- Support for projects, initiatives and programs with clearly defined needs and objectives
(In 2021, the Global Mission Office is unable to accept requests for project support.) - Liturgical supplies for visiting missionaries
The office can accept requests for Mass stipends or project support during the months of May – August in person, by email or regular mail. Request documentation is reviewed, and decisions communicated before the end of the calendar year. Requests for liturgical supplies may only be made in person.
Only complete and properly documented requests for support will be considered. Send request documentation between the months May and August by email to [email protected] or regular mail at Global Mission Office 3525 S. Lake Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60653 (postdated no later than August 31).
There are eligibility requirements for requesting Mass stipends to support diocesan or religious priests in mission dioceses, provinces or territories. The Mass stipend request:
- Must support ministers serving in mission territories of high need outside of the United States
- Must be offered to priest(s) able and willing to celebrate Mass on behalf of the donor’s intentions
- May only be accepted and offered once per ministry, per year
A complete request for Mass stipends must include the following documentation:
- A letter from the requesting priest or bishop/religious superior that
- Indicates the specific country, diocese or congregation/province in which the receiving priest(s) lives and serves
- Indicates the number of priests (if more than one) for whom the stipends are requested
- Shares email contact information of requesting priest or bishop
- If the request comes from a priest it must also include an original letter from the appropriate bishop or religious superior acknowledging and supporting the request, as well as a letter or statement of certification attesting to the requestor’s good standing. See the standard Statement of Certification form.
- A Payment Information Form that identifies a U.S.-based contact who can receive a donation check on behalf of the requestor (highly preferred) or if no U.S. contact is available, bank transfer information.
Only complete and properly documented requests for support will be considered. Send request documentation between the months May and August by email to [email protected] or regular mail at Global Mission Office 3525 S. Lake Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60653 (postdated no later than August 31)
***Please note that in 2021, the Global Mission Office is unable to accept requests for project support due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on funding.***
There are eligibility requirements for requesting support for a mission project, initiative or program. The mission project or initiative:
- Must support ministries and programs in mission territories of high need outside of the United States
- Must have clearly defined needs and objectives and a request of no more than $5,000 USD
- Must be able to show sustainability in the overall initiative through
- The committed presence of diocesan, religious, and/or lay personnel at the mission site
- Independent revenue for ongoing operational costs, such as personnel salaries, facilities maintenance and program delivery
- May only be accepted and offered once per ministry, per year
A request to support a mission project, initiative or program must include the following documentation:
- A letter on appropriate letterhead from the requestor/project leader that describes:
- The clearly defined project, initiative or program, with specific requested US dollar amount of no more than $5,000
- How the project responds to an expressed need, concern, or aspiration within the community
- The diocesan, religious congregation or Catholic organization that is present on site
- Requesting project leader’s name, title and email contact information
- Evidence of other sources of revenue to cover ongoing operational costs
- A projected timeframe for the development and implementation of the project, initiative, or program, and the parties responsible
- How program success will be evaluated
- An itemized budget and, if applicable, a list of all other funding sources that have been pledged or secured.
- A letter from the appropriate Bishop, Religious Superior or Organizational Director/Board Chair that shows awareness and support for the project (and if applicable a letter or statement of certification attesting to a priest requestor’s good standing. See the standard Statement of Certification form.)
- A Payment Information Form that identifies a U.S.-based contact who can receive a donation check on behalf of the requestor (highly preferred) or, if no U.S. contact is available, bank transfer information
Only complete and properly documented requests for support will be considered. Send request documentation between the months May and August by email to [email protected] or regular mail at Global Mission Office 3525 S. Lake Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60653 (postdated no later than August 31)
The Global Mission Office typically stores a variety of liturgical supplies to help celebrate and administer the Holy Eucharist, such as chalices, Mass kits, vestments and pyxes. These items have been donated, both new and gently used. There is a limited supply of these items.
Liturgical supplies are only disbursed in person. The Global Mission Office does not ship liturgical supplies domestically or internationally
