Franciscan Sisters of Mary

The Franciscan Sisters of Mary are committed to the compassionate care for Creation, in collaboration with others. We support grassroots movements for climate and environmental justice across the globe. Globally we support mobilizing strong Catholic leadership on climate action, responding to Pope Francis’ call to “hear both the cry of the Earth, and the cry of the poor.” In the United States, we fund efforts to build a powerful environmental movement that is inclusive of grassroots leadership and frontline communities. And locally, we support organizations who are growing an equitable and sustainable local food system in St. Louis.

FSM uses all our resources to support this mission, including our philanthropy, impact investments, and our voice and presence. We build strong, trusting partnerships with organizations rooted in local communities that share our values. We also work closely with our peers to learn from them and share what we have learned. For example, FSM is a founding member of the Catholic Impact Investing Collaborative, a network of Catholic institutions who help faith-based investors better align their assets with their mission.