Support Us

Your faithful generosity makes it possible for The Passionists of Holy Cross Province to continue sharing the powerful message of Christ’s Passion as a story of deep love, healing and hope.

Because of you, our priests, brothers and laity are able to preach and witness the love of God in countless ways:

• In our retreat centers, where men, women and youth come to renew their spirit and reconnect with their faith.
• In parishes, where we nurture the daily spiritual lives of individuals and families.
• In care facilities, where we bring the comfort of God’s presence, especially to senior Passionists.
• Among immigrants and newcomers, offering welcome, support and dignity.
• In classrooms, where we partner to form hearts and minds for the journey of life.

Everywhere we go, we bring the message of God’s unconditional love, reminding all people that in faith, there is strength, and through Christ’s Passion, there is hope.

With deep gratitude, we say and live these words of St. Paul of the Cross:
“May the Passion of Jesus Christ be always in our hearts!”

Ways to Give

A Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA

After years of contributing to tax-deferred 401(k)s and IRAs, income tax is due on that money when you take withdrawals in retirement.

If you are in the fortunate position of not needing your distribution for living expenses, consider donating your required withdrawal directly to the Passionists, a 501(c)(3) charity, which could reduce your retirement tax bill.

What you need to know about charitable distributions from your IRA:

• A gift from your IRA supports countless people who will know healing and kindness, forgiveness and acceptance, renewal and strength through the varied and vital ministries of the Passionists.
• IRA owners must be age 70 1/2 or older to make a tax-free charitable contribution.
• Those who meet the age requirement can transfer up to $100,000 per year. If you file a joint tax return, your spouse can also make a charitable contribution of up to $100,000.
• An IRA charitable contribution satisfies the annual minimum distribution requirement.
• Qualified charitable contributions must be made by December 31 each year.

You can donate all or part of your required distribution.

To qualify for the tax break, your IRA trustee must transfer funds directly from your IRA to The Congregation of the Passion, Holy Cross Province, 660 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068.  

Donor Advised Funds

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable savings account. You can find these accounts offered by major fund companies, community foundations, universities and individual charities.

Once established, you can contribute to the fund as frequently as you like and then recommend grants to the Passionists and any other charitable organizations you support.