We bring healing and transformation to Catholic Priests through innovative therapeutic models and strong ongoing formation rooted in authentic Catholic spirituality to help priests face the challenges of today.
13%
of priests leave the priesthood with some dioceses reporting
50%
of their priests leaving the priesthood within 10 years
Only
24%
of priestsm felt well prepared by seminary to handle the stress and reality of the priesthood
60%
of priests under the age of 45 are experiencing burnout
Priests are in Crisis
Our priests are overwhelmed, under enormous pressure, and often feel alone. What we’re doing isn’t working. If we don’t act now, we risk losing an entire generation of leaders. So let’s partner together to build a stronger future for Catholic Priests and the Church.
The Integrated Life Foundation is a Catholic donor community dedicated to equipping priests and bishops with the tools they need to flourish — spiritually, emotionally, and pastorally.
Here’s how we do it:
Real help for real priests
Health Assessment for Priests
A spiritual, emotional, and leadership diagnostic tool for early intervention:
Provides bishops insight into priest health
Targets resources where they’re most needed
Empowers priests to take action before crisis hits
Join the effort!
Innovative Therapy for Priests Called Mentorship
A daily, immersive model that blends the best of therapy and spiritual direction and leads to:
Faster and deeper results through a daily dialogue and 24/7 access to a trained Catholic Mentor
Spiritual and emotional renewal through a mentor who is grounded in Catholic anthropology and psychology
Growth in a priests relational, spiritual, and emotional capacity to be in a healthy and helpful relationship with others
Priestly Formation
A two-year mentorship and certification program to meet today’s pastoral demands:
Personalized formation in therapy, spiritual direction, and leadership
Prepares priests for everyday but critical pastoral encounters:
Teen wrestling with gender identity
Couple on the brink of divorce
Family in crisis amid priestly fatigue
Fills in the relational gaps missed by seminary
Let’s do better
Help us strengthen the heart of the Church: her priests
With your help, we can prevent burnout, heal wounded leaders, and ensure every Catholic experiences the priesthood as Christ intended it — joyful, healthy, and fully alive. Together, let’s empower bishops and priests to bring deep healing and authentic leadership to parishes everywhere.
The Integrated Life Foundation is a Catholic community dedicated to equipping innovators with the resources they need to implement true change for parishes, schools, and families.
Here’s what we do:
Your pathway to champion innovation
Conversations
We commission studies to increase awareness and explore better solutions, publishing findings in our digital quarterly journal.
Projects
We offer grants and strategic support to mental health professionals, educators, leaders, and caregivers, aiding them in implementing transformative care.
Personal Transformation
We lead retreats and pilgrimages designed to facilitate a personal connection with the transformative power of an integrated approach.
Let’s do better
Help us strengthen the heart of the Church: her priests
With your help, we can prevent burnout, heal wounded leaders, and ensure every Catholic experiences the priesthood as Christ intended it — joyful, healthy, and fully alive. Together, let’s empower bishops and priests to bring deep healing and authentic leadership to parishes everywhere.
$12,500/month
provides daily Mentorship to 25 priests for one year
We need your help to scale this movement:
Funding Needs
$175,000
funds full deployment of the health assessment tool across pilot dioceses
1.5 million
sends 100 priests through the two-year CPMAP formation program
From innovative care models to community empowerment initiatives, see how your contributions bring about tangible change.
Our Projects
Prepared
A Commissioned Study
Marriage Preparation and Enrichment
Priestly Formation
Leading the conversation
Our quarterly journal is the home of case studies, research, and thought-provoking essays influencing the future of mental and emotional care in the Catholic Church. Read, share, and contribute to this crucial dialogue.