Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Gérard-Marie Coderre Foundation

The Gérard-Marie Coderre Foundation is a diocesan foundation linked to the Catholic Diocese of Saint‑Jean‑Longueuil in Québec. Created in October 1977 by Bishop Gérard‑Marie Coderre, its primary purpose is to provide financial support for the diocese’s training and information activities. By contributing funding, the foundation helps the diocese maintain and develop initiatives that form pastoral workers and communicate the Christian message within local communities.

The foundation’s support is directed toward activities organized by diocesan services, particularly in the areas of Christian education, pastoral formation and information for the wider Catholic population of the diocese. Its financial contributions help ensure that formation programs and information tools can be offered on an ongoing basis throughout the many parishes and movements present on the South Shore of Montréal.

The board of directors of the Gérard‑Marie Coderre Foundation is composed of volunteers who are appointed and mandated by the bishop. This governance structure anchors the foundation firmly within the diocesan mission while ensuring that the use of funds remains aligned with pastoral priorities and the needs identified by diocesan authorities.