CCVI Hilton Informational Newsletter, September 2026
The CCVI-Hilton Project continues to share updates on efforts to strengthen the capacity of sisters, ministries, and religious congregations to serve vulnerable communities of children, youth, women, Indigenous families, and migrants.
CCVI-Hilton Network Funds
For the year ending in September 2026, ministries supported through the Network Funds reached 306,865 beneficiaries, exceeding the established goal. This included 11,200 beneficiaries in the United States and 295,665 in Mexico.
During this period, $841,800 was distributed to ministries, with 58 ministries, 81 congregations, 116 associations, and 285 community partners participating.
Funding requests focused primarily on family and social services (50%), education (28%), healthcare (20%), and entrepreneurship (2%).
Mexico accounted for 96% of all requests, with the highest concentration in Mexico City, Chilón, Ciudad Juárez, and Sitalá.
In the United States, requests were concentrated primarily in Missouri and Texas.
Sisters Leadership Development Initiative – Latin America
The Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) is a leadership development program that supports the Hilton Foundation’s Catholic Sisters Initiative. The program provides training in leadership, social project management, institutional development, and peer learning, helping strengthen ministries and their service to vulnerable communities.
In November 2024, the Hilton Foundation awarded Corazones Que Educan, A.C. a $1.4 million grant over 36 months to strengthen leadership skills and develop sister-led networks in Mexico and Latin America. The initiative brings together Corazones Que Educan, SLDI-Latin America, CCVI, and other regional partners.
Mission and Reach
The program builds skills in leadership, technology, and project management, with participants from 18 Mexican states and 14 Latin American countries.
During 2025–2026, 129 new students enrolled and 104 graduated. The fourth cohort included 129 participants from 79 religious congregations, with 104 completing the program after 11 months of online study.
As part of their training, participants developed 114 social projects addressing the needs of children, migrants, Indigenous communities, older adults, people with disabilities, and women in religious life.
SLDI International Congress
In January 2026, the SLDI International Congress took place at the University of Monterrey (UDEM), co-hosted by CCVI, UDEM, and the SLDI Latin American leadership team.
The Congress brought together participants from more than 60 congregations across Mexico, the United States, and several Latin American countries. The gathering focused on continuing formation, peer learning, and building connections among congregations.
Creating a Future for Women
The SLDI-Latin America leadership team and its regional partners are laying the groundwork for education, formation, and leadership development for women religious throughout Latin America.
Hilton’s investments have provided financial support, strategic guidance, and long-term capacity-building resources. At the same time, Latin American partners bring local knowledge, institutional leadership, academic expertise, and direct relationships with religious congregations.
CCVI has played a catalytic role in the development of SLDI-Latin America and will continue its administrative role in shaping, sustaining, and expanding this regional leadership development initiative.
The journey throughout 2025–2026 shows what can be achieved when formation, collaboration, and commitment come together to strengthen the capacity to serve.
Through this network, sisters continue to develop new skills, share experiences, and create projects that respond to the realities of their communities.
