The Riverbank Ministry

The Catholic Church Extension Society, founded in 1905, develops national awareness and raises funds for several churches. It allocates more than $20 million annually to assist in church construction and repair, missionary salaries, seminarian education, evangelization and outreach programs, the campus ministry and disaster relief operations. Its parish partnership youth program provides educational opportunities for youths to learn about the geography and history of parish missions. The society publishes a monthly magazine, EXTENSION, which helps parishioners to learn more about the challenges and conditions facing catholic missions. In addition, it offers weekly meditation services. The Catholic Church Extension Society is located in Chicago.

The Claretian Missionaries, formally known as the Congregation of Missionaries Sons of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, were established in 1849 by St. Anthony Mary Claret in Vic, Spain. With a global mission spanning 72 countries, they focus on uplifting vulnerable communities through spiritual, pastoral, and social services that promote dignity and compassion for all individuals. The congregation engages with diverse populations, providing a wide range of ministries such as community health programs, subsidized housing for seniors, and addiction recovery services. Rooted in prayer and dedicated to the teachings of Christ, the Claretians strive for a just, holy, and compassionate world, inspiring hope in over four million people annually. Generated from the website