This year has seen the highest number of applications for Project St. Patrick Vocation Grants from seminaries and novitiates. A total of 123 applications — 97 from seminarians and 26 from religious sisters — shows an increase of 22 from 2010. Project St. Patrick is a joint Catholic Action program of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and [...]

The greatest danger to our Church today is the dwindling pool of dedicated men and women who are following religious vocations. The Church can ill-afford to lose worthy candidates due to financial considerations. The goal of Project St. Patrick is to fund grants in perpetuity and increase support to these men and women of God. [...]

Project Saint Patrick (PSP) is part of the Hibernian Charities. A twelve-year old effort by the AOH, it provide Project St. Patrick Vocation Grants to those who seek a religious vocation in the Catholic Church through generous donations by our members. The goal of the Hibernian Charity is to fund grants in perpetuity and increase support [...]