With a gift to the Companions of St. Anthony, you support the ministry of the friars as they work around the world to evangelize and bring vital resources to the poor and marginalized. The Franciscan Friars Conventual bring the spirit of St. Francis everywhere they minister. A financial contribution to Companions of St. Anthony helps the friars maintain the strong levels of ministry that we've provided to the Church for more than 150 years. 

Ministries Companions support include:

- Parishes under the custody of Franciscan Friars Conventual

- Franciscan High Schools and scholarships for students

- Soup kitchens providing nutritious meals to those in need

- Holy and historic sites with social justice programming

- Farms growing organic produce to be given to those in need

From the desk of Ed Stong, Director of Development

Thank you for your prayerful consideration of our unique giving opportunities! Every donation made to the Companions supports the work of the friars serving in 19 (arch)diocese of the United States and other countries around the world. I know from my daily chats with friars, they you are always in their prayers. 

There are many other ways you can contribute to the Companions, that may also benefit your tax filings. 

Putting us in your Will – this will help future generations know and love Christ the way you do!  To help us serve in 82 schools, parishes, soup kitchens and ministries in America, simply make or update your Will: “I give or assign X dollars (or X% of my estate) to Companions of St. Anthony, a Catholic 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Ellicott City, MD, EIN#: 52-1800887.”

Gifting or Naming us as Beneficiary of your Stocks, Property, IRA Distributions, or Life Insurance – often it is better for you to directly gift us these to save on your taxes!  If stock, here are the DTC instructions to give to your stockbroker for transfer: DTCC #0015 / Morgan Stanley, Account #550-084278-063, Account Name: OR OF FR MI CO ST AN OF PA PR USA I.

Please contact me, Ed Stong, Director of Development for Vocations, Evangelization & Missions at ed.stong@olaprovince.org or 1-844-782-6846 to discuss ways to help, or to arrange a visit and tour of our beautiful Shrine. God bless you!