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The St. Joseph Fatherhood Initiative

  • Jun 9
  • 2 min read

Catholic World Mission is proud to partner with Regnum Christi and Lumen Action to uplift families from spiritual and material poverty. Lumen is a Catholic organization for business and societal leaders who seek personal development in character, faith, and leadership to reflect Christ’s light (lumen) in today’s world.





Mission


The St. Joseph Fatherhood Initiative is dedicated to cultivating resilient and virtuous fathers who are strong and devoted to their families and the Catholic Faith by using the powerful example of St. Joseph, the protector of the Holy Family. 

Vision


Our vision is for every Father to be active leader of his family as well as present in the Catholic Faith journey of each family member. Every man participating in the St. Joseph Fatherhood Initiative will understand his role as: - Provider of Stability and Security - Spiritual Role Model - Caregiver for Emotional Wellbeing - Advocate for Education - Mentor for Moral and Social Development.

Goals


  1. Strengthen Catholic Families and the Vocation Role of the Catholic Father.

  2. Reduce Spiritual and Material Poverty in single mother households.

  3. Increase Participation of the Father in the home, community, and Catholic Church. 



The Current Situation


50%

(409 men)Are in cohabiting relationships with their partners.

37%

(301 men)Are officially married.

The Remaining Men 

Are single, divorced, or separated

The St. Joseph Fatherhood Initiative (SJFI) is committed to reducing the the consequences caused by absent fathers in the home by cultivating resilient and virtuous fathers who are strong and devoted to their families.

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The SJFI aims to empower fathers and build a solid foundation for their families.


 
 
 

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