The Calvary Project

Build a Shrine That Will Stand for a Century

Your donation funds the materials, labor, and installation of handcrafted Catholic shrines on donated land across the country.

Make a Gift

Secure payment. Tax-deductible.

The Ancient Tradition of Patronage

Every donor becomes part of the shrine forever. This isn't charity — it's patronage in the ancient Catholic tradition. Your name, your family, your intentions — inscribed in stone and bronze for generations.

Sponsor a Specific Shrine

These shrines are actively seeking funding. Your donation goes directly to their construction.

Abbey of Gethsemani Shrine

Near Abbey of Gethsemani, Kentucky

0% funded0%

$0 of $8,000 goal

Acadia Coastal Shrine

Downeast Maine, near Acadia

0% funded0%

$0 of $12,000 goal

Adirondack Shrine

Adirondack Mountains, New York

0% funded0%

$0 of $10,000 goal

Shrine Giving Levels

Every donor is inscribed in the shrine forever — your name, your family, your intentions carved into stone and cast in bronze.

Pilgrim

$50–$249

  • Name inscribed on the Founders Plaque at the shrine
  • Digital certificate of dedication
  • Listed on shrine's website page
  • Prayer intention included at shrine blessing ceremony

Patron

$250–$999

  • Everything in Pilgrim, plus:
  • Larger name in dedicated "Patrons" section on plaque
  • Choose a permanent prayer intention displayed at shrine
  • Invitation to blessing ceremony
  • Commemorative prayer card with shrine image

Benefactor

$1,000–$4,999

  • Everything above, plus:
  • Select the devotion from approved saints/icons
  • Personal dedication line on plaque
  • Name announced at blessing Mass
  • Framed photo of completed shrine
  • Annual update letter on shrine visits and impact

Founder

$5,000–$14,999

  • Everything above, plus:
  • Name the shrine: "The [Family Name] Shrine of [Saint]"
  • Prominent dedication plaque at eye level
  • Input on design elements and iconography
  • Private blessing ceremony with family present
  • Perpetual enrollment in annual Mass intentions

Cornerstone

$15,000+

  • Everything above, plus:
  • Full creative collaboration with craftsman on design
  • Choose the site from available locations
  • Commission a specific saint or icon
  • Shrine consecrated in your family's name by bishop
  • Legacy documentation and professional photography
  • Named in all press and media about this shrine

Fund a Sanctuary

Help us acquire and develop pilgrimage sanctuaries — large sacred lands with trails, shrines, and chapels.

Ausable Valley Sanctuary

Ausable River area, Adirondacks · 35 acres

0% funded0%

$0 of $250,000 goal

Bayou Country Sanctuary

Terrebonne or Lafourche Parish · 30 acres

0% funded0%

$0 of $160,000 goal

Black Elk Peak Sanctuary

Near Black Elk Peak, Black Hills · 40 acres

0% funded0%

$0 of $180,000 goal

Land Acquisition Fund

Give to our general fund for acquiring new sanctuary properties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. The Calvary Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You will receive a receipt for your records.

How are funds used?

100% of shrine-specific donations go to that shrine's construction. General fund donations cover materials, craftsman fees, site preparation, and ongoing maintenance.

Can I get a refund?

We issue refunds within 30 days of donation for any reason. Contact us at donations@thecalvaryproject.org.

Can I donate by check?

Yes. Mail checks to: The Calvary Project, PO Box 1234, Louisville, KY 40201.