Catholic Stocks List
Equities evaluated against USCCB Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines. Screening protects human dignity, life, creation, and economic justice.
USCCB Socially Responsible Investment Pillars
Protecting Human Life
Exclusion of companies profiting from abortion, embryonic research, biological weapons, and human rights violations.
Promoting Human Dignity
Supporting fair labor practices, eliminating discrimination, and fostering ethical corporate governance.
Environmental Stewardship
Encouraging sustainable energy, conservation of common resources, and reduction of toxic emissions (Laudato si’).
Frequently Asked Questions About Catholic Investing
What are the USCCB Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines?▾
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) established investment principles prioritizing human life, human dignity, reduction of weapons of war, economic justice, and environmental stewardship (Laudato si’).
Which companies are excluded under Catholic investment guidelines?▾
Guidelines exclude companies involved in abortion, embryonic stem cell research, biological or nuclear weapons production, severe labor violations, and predatory financial practices.
Can Catholic investors hold tech or healthcare equities?▾
Yes. Most technology, green energy, industrial, and ethical healthcare companies meet USCCB criteria when they operate ethically and protect human rights.
Align your investment portfolio with Catholic teaching
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