Jesus said: "It is I: Do not be afraid." (John 6:20)
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.

2027 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 2027 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

ICSC 64th Annual Stewardship Conference – Keynote Address

Cardinal Joseph Tobin delivered a memorable keynote address at the 2026 ICSC Stewardship Conference on September 21 in New Orleans. Titled “Stewardship, Synodality and Transformational Giving,” the speech focused on making the spirituality of stewardship a genuine priority in dioceses and parishes. The address also encouraged Catholic dioceses and parishes to examine carefully how parishioners and donors could be more effectively engaged to share in the Church’s mission. Continue here to read the full keynote address.   Continue Reading…
Prayer

ICSC November 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 November stewardship prayer for your consideration.   Continue Reading…
Awards

2026 Diocesan and Catholic Foundation Award Recipients

Each year at the annual conference, ICSC recognizes exemplary dioceses and Catholic foundations that best promote and practice Christian stewardship and Catholic philanthropy throughout the year, determined by a committee of their peers. On behalf of the board of directors of the International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC), we are pleased to announce the ICSC 2026 Diocesan and Catholic Foundation Recognition Awards. To see who this year’s recipients are, use the link below.   Continue Reading…

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Wisdom From Our Strategic Partners

Stewardship of Treasure: Socially responsible investing

This month we share with you once again the first in a series of reflections on Catholic social teaching as it pertains to investing. The document, titled “What is Responsible Today?” by Dennis Hammond of First Trust Portfolios LP compares the 2021 and 2003 USCCB guidelines on socially responsible investing. Mr. Hammond is a graduate of Villanova Law School and holds a Master’s degree in taxation from Washington University Law School. He has over 40 years of experience in the investment management industry. First Trust was a major sponsor of the 2026 ICSC Forum for Catholic Foundations.
Models of Stewardship

Stewardship Saints - St. Martin of Tours

Saint Martin of Tours became a very popular saint in the Middle Ages and was especially venerated by the people of France. Forced into the Roman army at age 15, Martin was what one would call today a conscientious objector. He was discharged from the army at age 18 and was baptized a Christian. Martin became a monk, a priest and was so ardently admired, that he was tricked by the faithful of Tours, France into becoming their bishop. His feast day is November 11.
Inspiration

Stewardship: Letting God Take Us Beyond Ourselves

Who are we as disciples of Jesus Christ? How is stewardship part of the life of the disciple? How do we lead others toward this spiritual way of life? These are the questions that stewardship leaders constantly ask themselves.