Indianapolis: The Lilly Endowment has announced a new round of 45 multimillion-dollar grants to theological schools across the United States and Canada, allocating substantial support to Catholic institutions as part of its ongoing Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative. The latest phase includes approximately $60 million directed to Catholic universities, seminaries, and monastic communities, with individual grants ranging from $2.5 million to $10 million.

The initiative, launched in 2021, aims to help theological schools enhance both academic formation and long-term financial sustainability, while equipping future clergy to serve diverse congregations. With these awards, the Endowment’s total investment in the project surpasses $700 million distributed to 163 theological institutions.

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