St. John Neumann Education Trust

Saint John Neumann Trust “Support, Celebrate, Elevate”

“The support from the Neumann Trust helped us achieve our dream of reawakening Catholic education in the North Country. Now in our sixth year, we provide an authentic Catholic education Prek-12 to more than seventy children. Not only has this school been a boon economically, but it has also revitalized parish life. The grant we received helped us with making critical safety upgrades in our elementary school building and then aided our growth. Thank you to those who support Catholic education through the Neumann Trust!” – Michael Timberlake, Principal Salve Regina Academy in Gorham, NH

The Saint John Neumann Trust was established in 2017 with a singular goal: benefit Catholic schools in the Diocese of Manchester. Now in its eighth year, the trust has awarded over $700,000 in grants to schools throughout the diocese, from Keene to the Seacoast, Nashua to the North Country.

In an age where education is at the forefront of local, regional, and national dialogue, the work of the trust has never been more important. Over the past five years, New Hampshire Catholic schools have seen a seven percent growth in enrollment. New schools have been birthed from the prayers and work of a community, existing schools have reaffirmed their commitment to Catholic Identity, and infrastructure enhancements have paved the way for improved daily operations. These changes have brought new families into the Catholic school community; however, many families are on waitlists throughout our system. The demand for high-quality, authentically Catholic education in our state continues. As we look to the future, we envision Catholic schools as offering the best, most comprehensive learning experience in New Hampshire, while remaining authentically and awesomely Catholic.

The Saint John Neumann trust, established for the benefit of Catholic education, seeks to support, celebrate, and elevate Catholic schools in the Diocese of Manchester.

Support

The SJNT supports the mission of affordability, accessibility, and availability outlined by the Catholic Schools Office. The establishment of new schools, making Catholic education a reality for all families regardless of income, and breaking down barriers to inclusive learning exemplify this mission.

Your contribution, no matter the size, can help us achieve this goal. Thanks in advance for your support of the St. John Neumann Education Trust Fund.

Celebrate

The SJNT celebrates the Catholic Identity of our schools by promoting the spiritual growth of the community through devotionals, sacred imagery, Catholic curricula, and more.

Elevate

The SJNT elevates our Catholic schools so that they are beacons of light in their communities. In an effort to help parents raise saints, our schools’ benefit from the trust’s support of leadership and staff formation and professional development so that students receive the best formation possible.

As Catholic schools continue to respond to the needs of their communities, the SJNT remains an essential component of their continued vitality and vibrancy. A gift to the Trust ensures that we have the funds necessary to support, celebrate and elevate their critical work for years to come.