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The Retirement Fund for Religious helps religious communities care for senior members—today and tomorrow.

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The Need

Across the United States, hundreds of religious communities lack financial resources sufficient to meet the retirement and health-care needs of aging members.

  • Lack of Funds

    Many senior religious worked for years for little to no pay, leaving a large gap in retirement savings. At the same time, fewer religious are able to serve in compensated ministry.

  • Rising Costs

    Like many Americans, religious communities face the monumental challenge of funding eldercare.

  • Changing Demographics

    Today, retired religious outnumber wage-earners by nearly three to one.

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Donations at Work

Your donation makes a tangible difference. Approximately 95 percent of our budget aids senior religious. Only 5 percent is used for administration and promotional activities.

  • $1 billion
    distributed since the collection began in 1988.
  • 266
    religious communities received funding in 2025.
  • 20,571
    religious past age 70 benefit from the collection.

  • Financial Assistance

    The bulk of donations to the Retirement Fund for Religious are allocated to assist with the direct care of senior religious. Learn More.

  • Consultation

    Volunteer consultants provide hands-on support for retirement planning and maximize the impact of donations. Learn More.

  • Education

    Proceeds from the Retirement Fund for Religious underwrite educational programs and resources that promote comprehensive retirement planning and enhanced quality of life for aging members. Learn More.

Ways to Give

Learn how you can support senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests.

Our Stories, News, and More

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Stories & News

Sister M. Anne Maskey, FSGM, 70

“Donors play a vital role in supporting our mission. Their contributions help care for both the young and elderly, sustaining our wide range of services. From our daycare center to our nursing home, their generosity makes a lasting impact on the lives of so many.”
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