Introducing Mary’s Pence New Executive Director
We are thrilled to introduce Emily Monroe as our new Executive Director. Emily’s selection reflects our commitment to finding a leader who embodies the values and mission that have made Mary’s Pence successful. Emily is a past recipient of a Mary’s Pence grant, which gives her a unique understanding of our grant-making process and the […]
35th Anniversary Celebration Invoked the Spirit of Saint Catherine of Siena
"Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!" Those are the words of Saint Catherine of Siena – a woman whose feast day...
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Mary’s Pence Releases New DEI Statement
In March 2022 Mary's Pence board members adopted a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement. Based on a version drafter by a special DEI committee composed of Mary's Pence...
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2022 Calendar Request Form
The 2022 Mary's Pence Calendar of Women, which celebrates our 35th anniversary of funding women and changing lives, is only available upon request until our limited amount of calendars are...
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Mary’s Pence Summer Reading List 2021
It's official! We've chosen the books for our 2021 Reading List: Peoples. Earth. Spirit. The books represent a diverse collection of voices and perspectives that highlight social, environmental, and spiritual themes. By...
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Mary’s Pence Board Member: “Extending Love, Working for Justice”
When Mary's Pence staff and board congratulated current board member Sr. Barbara Battista, SP, for being featured in National Catholic Reporter's Global Sister Report on May 27, 2021, for her...
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Mary’s Pence Welcomes 3 New Members to Board of Directors
Mary’s Pence welcomed 3 new women to our board in April. Each brings unique skills and lived experiences to the role, and each is passionate and committed to the mission...
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Prayer for Radical Change and Racial Justice
Prayer for Radical Change and Racial Justice Despite what happened in the past, no matter what happens this week, I need to believe we can make the radical changes needed...
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Mary’s Pence to Present at Nonprofit Finance & Sustainability Conference
"Are Your Investments Aligned with Your Values?" This is the question Mary's Pence will pose during the breakout session of the same name at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofit's (MCN)...
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Social Media Intern Hopes to Make Equality and Opportunity Possible for Women
With a passion for advocacy, interest in political theory, and the drive to instill equality among all, Mary's Pence Social Media Intern Emily Cortes knew that whatever profession she chose...
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Engaging Prophetic Spirituality as an Ignatian Volunteer at Mary’s Pence
Having worked in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis for forty-five years, retirement came easy for me in January 2019. How one uses or does not use one’s time...
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