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January 13, 2021
Pope Francis Fund is accepting applications for 2021 grants.
A printable PDF of this release is available at this link.
For Immediate Release
January 13, 2020
London, Ontario – The Diocese of London is pleased to announce that the Pope Francis Fund has opened the application process for grants to be distributed in 2021. The endowment fund was established on behalf of the faithful of the Diocese to help the poor.
Organizations with charitable or not-for-profit status that operate in Canada can apply for grants. Applicants must be able to demonstrate how they will use the grant to assist those lacking in food, medicine, housing, education and other basic human needs. The criteria and approval process are available at this link.
“It is my goal that our faith community is taking concrete action to serve those who are struggling to meet their basic human needs. The Pope Francis Fund is a public declaration that we must take to heart the words of Jesus; ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me’” (Mt 25:40), said Bishop Fabbro.
All applications must be submitted by February 28, 2021. Preference will be given to organizations within the Diocese of London.
Last year, the Pope Francis Fund made grants to nine organizations. You can see the full list of recipients and read examples of how they used the funding to make a difference at this link. This year the Fund generated $42,500 for distribution.
About the Pope Francis Fund
Inspired by Jesus’ preferential love for the poor, as well as by the example set by Pope Francis, the Pope Francis Fund was launched by Most Rev. Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB, Bishop of London, on the third World Day of the Poor, November 17, 2019. Using proceeds from the sale of surplus land adjacent to St. Peter's Seminary, one million dollars was committed to an endowment fund on behalf of all the faithful of the Diocese. The proceeds earned will be given annually to carefully selected agencies that directly serve people who are underprivileged, marginalized or in need. The first grants were announced in March of 2020.
About the Diocese of London
Founded in 1856, the Roman Catholic Diocese of London serves an estimated 440,000 Catholics in nine southwestern Ontario counties. The Diocese currently comprises over 110 parishes and Catholic Communities ranging from Windsor to Woodstock and from Goderich to Port Dover. The Bishop of the Diocese of London is the Most Rev. Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB, and his auxiliary is the Most Rev. Joseph Dabrowski, CSMA.
Media contact
Matthew Clarke
519-494-4086
mclarke@dol.ca