Catholics Highlight Stewardship of Wealth in November
Catholics in Fundraising welcomes Pope Leo XIV's November 2026 prayer intention on the proper use of wealth and invites people to a Good Steward session.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Financial Planning
Pope Leo XIV released the November 2026 prayer intention, 'For the proper use of wealth,' in a video message titled 'Pray with the Pope.' Catholics in Fundraising welcomed the intention and is encouraging Catholics to pause, pray, and reflect on their relationship with money and possessions during November.
Why it matters
The prayer asks that money, time, and talents become instruments of fraternity and that economic, family, and community decisions flow from the recognition that what people have is a gift. It gives Catholics a framework for approaching personal financial choices through the lens of stewardship.
The next Good Steward session, Investment & Wealth Management, takes place on 9 December 2026 in two time slots, 8am to 9am and 6pm to 7pm. The extraction does not report attendance figures or outcomes for the series.
The players
Pope Leo XIV
The head of the Catholic Church, who released the November 2026 prayer intention on the proper use of wealth.
Catholics in Fundraising
An organization working within the Catholic community that promotes philanthropy and stewardship through its Good Steward programme.
Tom Fitzgerald O'Connor
A speaker presenting at the Good Steward session on Investment & Wealth Management.
Fr Keith McMillan SJ
A Jesuit priest and speaker presenting at the Good Steward session on Investment & Wealth Management.
The details
Catholics in Fundraising CIO presented the Catholic Generosity Report to Pope Leo XIV in September, arguing that Catholic Social Teaching understands wealth through stewardship. The Good Steward series is a free online programme exploring philanthropy, investment, and estate planning through Catholic Social Teaching, with speakers Tom Fitzgerald O'Connor and Fr Keith McMillan SJ for the Investment & Wealth Management session.
Timeline
September 2026: Catholic Generosity Report presented to Pope Leo XIV.
November 3, 2026: Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention video released.
November 2026: Prayer intention on the proper use of wealth applies.
9 December 2026: Good Steward session on Investment & Wealth Management.
Financial Planning Framework
The stewardship framing draws on Catholic Social Teaching, which the Catholic Generosity Report uses to interpret wealth as something to be managed for the common good rather than held for personal benefit alone. This connects personal investment and estate planning decisions to a broader moral framework that the Good Steward series explores directly.
Readers who want to join the Good Steward programme can register for a free online session covering investment and wealth management through a Catholic Social Teaching lens. The session is offered in two time slots on 9 December 2026, allowing participants to choose a time that fits their schedule.
The takeaway
Reviewing how your own money is directed, whether toward giving, investing, or estate planning, can be a practical step during any season of reflection. Free programs like the Good Steward series offer a structured way to examine those choices.
What happens next
The next Good Steward session, Investment & Wealth Management, takes place on 9 December 2026, offered at 8am to 9am and 6pm to 7pm.
Further reading
For more on how personal goals shape long-term money decisions, explore the Financial Planning section.
More information
Register for the Good Steward session registration page to join the Investment & Wealth Management session.
