Seminarians are the future of the Catholic Church.
Seminarians sacrifice a normal life for a vocation to follow and spread the teachings of God, improve the lives of others, and comfort those who suffer the vicissitudes of life. To a young man discerning a call to the priesthood, the cost of attending a seminary should not be an obstacle to his vocation. The average annual cost of a seminarian’s education is approximately $40,000. That includes tuition, room and board, health insurance and books. That equates to an average education per newly ordained priest of nearly $250,000.
The foundation is intended to provide a charitable vehicle whose assets are invested professionally with a Catholic conscience. The hope is to grow a fund with enough annual income to result in a percentage payout policy that can generate enough funding to support multiple seminarians.
Donations to the fund ensure continuous support for current and future generations of seminarians. To help further the legacy of this fund, you are invited to consider making a donation or naming the Monsignor Romano Ciotola Foundation for Seminarians in your estate plans.
"Pensa Sempre Agli Altri"
The purpose of the Monsignor Romano Ciotola Seminarian Foundation is to provide funds for tuition for Seminarians from any part of the world. Individuals who work to attain priesthood do so to devote their lives for the benefit of others. They are special people who will advocate the life long instructions voiced by Romano - Love your family, love your neighbors, love all those around you, give everyone honor and respect, help those in need, console those in pain, help the poor, be a friend to all you meet –“Pensa Sempre Agli Altri” -always think of others.
Mail a check made payable to the “Monsignor Romano Ciotola Foundation for Seminarians”, 3701 Boardman-Canfield Road, Unit 1, Canfield, Ohio 44406. For more information or foundation financial records, contact Ascenzo Ciotola at ascenzociotola@gmail.com or call 330.519.6250.
A nonprofit corporation was formed under Ohio law on May 25, 2019 – “Monsignor Romano Ciotola Foundation for Seminarians.” An investment account was opened at Stifel in Canfield, Ohio on May 6, 2019. All financial records are available, without restriction, to the public. 100% of foundation funds will be passed on to Seminarians. Any costs or expenses of the foundation will be absorbed by Romano’s family.