Always be joyful;
pray constantly;
and for all things
give thanks.
~ 1 Thess 5:16-18
Our Mission

For over 60 years of Catholic collaboration, the International Catholic Stewardship Council promotes and supports Catholic teaching on stewardship by providing education and resources for dioceses, parishes, and institutions of the Roman Catholic Church.

2026 Annual Conference

"The Vestibule" Paves the Way

“The Vestibule,” monthly digital meetings designed for parish stewardship leaders offer many timely and resourceful topics that will be explored even more deeply at the 2026 Stewardship Conference. These monthly digital gatherings will allow participants to learn, network cultivate new relationships and reflect on the life of stewardship in and practical applications in parishes. “The Vestibule” will also allow parish leaders to exchange ideas on successful ways to increase parish engagement, build lay leadership and renew efforts to increase parishioners’ understanding of the stewardship of prayer, time, talent and treasure.

ICSC NEWS AND NOTES

IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION

Gratitude is Fundamental to the Spirituality of Stewardship

November is often called Gratitude Month. November is a time of thanksgiving and of generous sharing. In November 1992, the bishops of the United States published a pastoral letter, Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response. The purpose of this letter was to introduce Catholics to a new way of understanding the importance of gratitude, accountability, and generosity as expressions of Christian discipleship.   Continue Reading…
Prayer

ICSC October Stewardship Prayer

Prayer is the first principle to embracing stewardship as a way of life. Through prayer, we confront our own spiritual disorganization and chaos and create a sacred inner space within ourselves where we can meet and have a conversation with God. Exercising good stewardship over our life of prayer is the first essential step to our ultimate goal in the spiritual life: to live unceasingly with a deep joy in the presence of God. On the next page we have included an October stewardship prayer for your consideration.   Continue Reading…
Awards

2025 Diocesan and Catholic Foundation Awards

Each year ICSC recognizes arch/dioceses and Catholic foundations that best promote the theology of stewardship and Catholic philanthropy throughout the year. This year more than 100 items were submitted. The ICSC family wishes to thank everyone who participated in this year’s recognition awards and for sharing all of the creative stewardship ideas!   Continue Reading…

NEWS AND FEATURES

Tools for Growth

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Wisdom From Our Strategic Partners

How to Successfully Vet and Recommend Local Estate Planning Lawyers

Being good stewards of our families includes caring for their future. Noted estate planning expert, Laura Meier, offers keen insights into identifying and retaining estate planning attorneys who will give families confidence, offer them peace of mind and respect their Catholic life of faith in their desire to provide financial security for their loved ones. To read her article, please click the button below.
Models of Stewardship

Stewardship Saints - St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church

St. Teresa of Avila founded the Discalced Carmelite religious community of women and was one of the first two women to be named Doctor of the Church (with Catherine of Siena) because of her extraordinary contribution to Christian mysticism and spirituality.
Inspiration

Christian Stewardship: Making Choices that Glorify God

This year’s cycle of Gospel readings at our weekend Masses have primarily focused on the writings of Saint Luke and stewardship is a major theme of his. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus teaches his followers about stewardship through a number of parables such as the foolish farmer, the unjust steward, the Pharisee and tax collector, the rich man and Lazarus, the prodigal son and the Good Samaritan. Jesus shares stories of ordinary people who make critical decisions about their lives, thus revealing their relationship with God and their neighbors.