The Community of Saint Martin lives solely from the generosity of its benefactors. The Community needs to face two major financial challenges:
A seminarian’s formation lasts 7 years and costs around €16,000 per year (i.e. €45 per day), which covers accommodation, studies, catering, social security contributions etc. This sum is paid entirely by the Community and partly by the families and friends of the seminarians.
In addition to the accommodation and training of seminarians, the Community is responsible for the Abbey of Évron:
Thanks to God and the generosity of our benefactors, every year new dioceses benefit from the presence of our priests for the mission.
An ethical investment fund
You may send your cheque to:
Communauté Saint Martin
Service Comptabilité
8 place de la Basilique
B.P. 110
53600 Evron
FRANCE
You can now choose to support the Community of Saint Martin by direct debit. This support enables us to plan long-term projects thanks to the regularity of your donations. To subscribe, simply click on the image above, print out the document, fill it in, sign it and send it with an International Bank Account Number (IBAN):
Communauté Saint Martin
Service Comptabilité
8 place de la Basilique
B.P. 110
53600 Evron
FRANCE
Legacies enable the Community of Saint Martin to undertake significant apostolic projects over the longer term. This is now possible as the Community of Saint Martin is authorised to receive donations and legacies free of property transfer duties. The bequeathed goods thus reach the Community in their entirety without any taxation.
Benefactors who wish to make a bequest through a will to our Community may contact Reverend Father Pascal-André DUMONT, General Treasurer:
Communauté Saint Martin
M. l’abbé Pascal-André DUMONT
Communauté Saint-Martin
8 place de la Basilique
B.P. 110
53600 Evron
FRANCE
One project: the Friends of the Community of Saint Martin in Switzerland Association (Association des Amis de la Communauté Saint Martin en Suisse)
The Association des Amis de la Communauté Saint Martin en Suisse has its headquarters in Fribourg. It was founded in 1999 with the aim of contributing to the apostolic vocation of the Community of Saint Martin by providing spiritual and material support. It supports various projects:
The link between the two
The Association has around twenty members and many benefactors from all over Switzerland, who provide occasional or regular assistance.
For its part, the Community of Saint Martin sends the Saint Martin magazine to everyone, not only as a link across borders, but also as a spiritual bond in the service of the Communion of Saints. The Community also prays for the intentions of its benefactors.
How to help us?
You may contribute to this support by making a donation:
To request payment slips, or for any other operation (automatic transfer, etc.), please contact the Association’s Treasurer:
Madame Muriel Bourgknecht
Route Henri Dunant 20
1700 Fribourg
SWITZERLAND
jmbourgknecht@bluewin.ch
You could also consider making a donation or bequest. The Association des Amis de la Communauté Saint Martin en Suisse is authorised to receive donations and bequests, in principle free of all duties and taxes.
Maître Grégoire Piller, notary, is pleased to provide you with any advice or information you may require on this subject:
Maître Grégoire Piller
Avenue du Midi 37
1709 Fribourg
SWITZERLAND
Tel. 026/425 56 56
Fax 026/425 56 66
One project: the Friends of the Community of Saint Martin in Europe Association (Association des Amis de la Communauté Saint Martin en Europe)
The Association des Amis de la Communauté Saint Martin en Europe has its headquarters in Brussels. It was founded in 2009 with the aim of contributing to the apostolic vocation of the Community of Saint Martin by providing spiritual and material support. It supports a number of our projects.
A link between the two
The Association gathers a large number of benefactors from all over Europe, who provide occasional or regular assistance.
For its part, the Community of Saint Martin sends the Saint Martin magazine (Revue Saint Martin) to everyone, not only as a link across borders, but also as a spiritual bond in the service of the Communion of Saints. The Community also prays for the intentions of its benefactors.
How to help us?
You may contribute to this support by making a donation:
ING Brussels
Account no. 363-0539711-43
IBAN: BE66 3630 5397 11 43
(BIC: BBRUBEBB)
