In November of 2025, the Vitality Grants Committee awarded 2026 Vitality Grants totaling $275,000 to 18 congregations across the diocese. The grants, which are made annually, support congregational health and vitality. In 2026, these grants will be funded through the diocesan Administration and Program budget.

The 2026 grant cycle was conducted under the guidance of the Vitality Grants Committee, which was appointed with the goal of broadening the perspectives and criteria by which grant applications are evaluated. This year, the committee included representatives from the Hispanic Affairs Committee, the Antiracism Commission, Bishop and Trustees, and Diocesan Council.

The 2026 Vitality Grants have been awarded to:

Cristo Rey, Chicago $20,000
Good Shepherd, Macomb $20,000
Grace, Galesburg $5,000
Holy Nativity, Chicago $10,000
Lasalle County Episcopal Ministries $10,000
Messiah and St. Bartholomew, Chicago $20,000
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Waukegan $20,000
One in Christ, Prospect Heights $20,000
Redeemer, Elgin $10,000
Sagrada Familia, Lake Villa $20,000
Santa Teresa, Chicago $20,000
St. Clement, Harvey $15,000
St. George and St. Matthias, Chicago $20,000
St. Ignatius, Antioch, $10,000
St. Martin, Chicago $20,000
St. Michael and All Angels, Berwyn $20,000
St. Paul, Warsaw $10,000
Trinity Episcopal Parish of McHenry County $5,000

For more information contact Andrea Mysen.