“Jesus looks at his disciples and tells them, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.'”
– Luke 9:23
Every faithful Catholic knows the importance of the missions. It is through the work of missionaries that countless souls have come to know the truth and beauty of our Catholic faith. And it can be difficult nowadays for faithful Catholics to find charities that focus on doing unambiguous good for the needy.
Our missions in Mexico, Colombia, and Nigeria seek first and foremost to bring the light of Christ to the people in these developing countries. But we also strive to help them in their daily lives by enhancing their health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Already, our missions have changed many lives. But we can only reach as far as our resources allow—and millions more souls still need our help.
You can make an incredible difference! Your gift will enable us to educate and empower God’s children through sponsorships, support mission-run programs and community centers, and support seminarians in their journeys to the priesthood.
It is through YOUR generosity that the FSSP is able to reach out to those in desperate need by bringing them the message of Christ. YOUR gift gives hope and brings a future to all those living day-to-day, wondering what will happen next.
Sharing your gifts, along with your prayers, allows you to partner with Mission Tradition to help us Carry the Cross for those in need.
To set up a monthly donation to Mission Tradition, click the Donation Form above. Check the Make this a Recurring Gift box and indicate which day of the month you would like to give.
Please call our office at (570) 842-4000 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST Donor Services will be happy to speak to you!
If you prefer to send a gift by mail, rather than online, you can use the form below. Just print, complete, and mail it to us so we can be sure to thank you properly!
Please make checks payable to Mission Tradition, and mail to:
Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter
Mission Tradition
450 Venard Rd
South Abington Twp, PA 18411
DAF Direct allows you to donate from your Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable or BNY Mellon account. If you have an account through another financial institute, please contact your financial institution directly to make a donation.
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a type of giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support your favorite charities. An increasingly popular charitable vehicle, DAFs are an excellent way to both simplify your charitable giving and facilitate your strategic philanthropic goals.
A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is a distribution of funds from your IRA directly to a qualified charitable organization, such as the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter. Because the gift goes directly to the charity without passing through your hands, the dollar amount of the gift may be excluded from your taxable income up to a maximum of $100,000 annually, with some exceptions. Please consult your tax advisor for information regarding your specific exceptions. To learn more about QCDs, please visit IRS.gov
QCDs can be made by IRA owners who are age 70 1/2 or older. QCDs made prior to the age you are required to take a minimum distribution from your retirement assets (pre-Required Minimum Distribution QCDs) will not reduce or otherwise impact future Required Minimum Distribution. Your tax advisor can provide additional information on your particular situation.
Many individuals who are required to take money from their IRA but do not need it for living expenses have chosen to make QCDs from their IRAs to support the missions of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter. This may make sense for you too!
Please consult your financial advisor to see if this is a good option for you.
Your QCD must be made directly from your IRA custodian to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter on your behalf. Each financial institution has its own process for initiating a qualified charitable distribution. Account holders can sometimes find it challenging to access the right information. Several retirement plan administrators require you to use their distribution forms and comply with other requirements, so follow your financial institution’s forms and procedures to ensure you receive any potential tax benefits associated with this gift.
We have provided an IRA QCD form for your convenience below. Once the form is completed and signed, send it to your IRA trustee to request your distribution.
If you’ve already made your gift to support FSSP Mission Tradition, Thank You!
To ensure we’re able to thank you properly, please contact us (FSSP Mission Tradition) at 570-842-4000 Ext. 124 or send us an email to with your name, the exact amount of your gift, and the name of your IRA custodian so we can provide you with an acknowledgement for your contribution in a timely manner.
