A project of the Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate at the University of Notre Dame, the Church Properties Initiative (CPI) empowers proactive stewardship of church property through data-informed research and capacity-building in the areas of sustainable development, land use, finance, management, planning, governance, and more—directing the Church's assets to serve the needs of a changing world.

"You Renew the Face of the Earth"

The next Church Properties Conference will take place April 5 - 7, 2027, on Notre Dame's campus. Join hundreds of scholars, Church leaders, and real estate practitioners to explore the Church's role as an agent of renewal for communities and environments.

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Resources

Looking to better understand church property? The Church Properties Initiative's growing library of case studies, research references, and recorded lectures can provide an introduction to the world of Church Real Estate, while our Job Board highlights career opportunities within this growing field.

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Mission-Driven Real Estate Internship Program

As part of the Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate’s mission to shape the next generation of ethical real estate leaders, the Church Properties Initiative works to place Notre Dame real estate students in mission-driven internships with Catholic diocesan real estate offices and faith-based housing organizations.

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Dive Deep on Faith-Based Housing with Newly Published Resources

Nadia A. Mian and Helen Ketema recently contributed expertise to a panel at CPI’s 2026 conference. New publications from their respective research groups are making data and insights on faith-based affordable housing and land use reform more accessible than ever.

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    THINK PIECE: Eucharist as Integrated Encounter: Practical Insights from Rome for Diocesan Property, Finance, Mission, and Stewardship


    David Kimbell is the CFO for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. In this month's Think Piece, he reflects on lessons gleaned from a recent trip to Rome with the 2025-27 Eucharistic Culture Project cohort, a two-year formation program jointly sponsored by the McGrath Institute for Church Life's Center for Liturgy and the Church Properties Initiative.

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    Seven Real Estate Undergrads Serve in Mission-Driven Internships


    Seven Notre Dame students minoring in real estate are interning for mission-driven real estate organizations around the country this summer, with placements including both Catholic dioceses and faith-based affordable housing developers in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Denver.

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