A Catholic investment firm is committed to giving individuals and institutions access to investments that align with Catholic social teaching. At Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors (KoCAA), we screen companies to ensure adherence to the U.S. bishops’ guidelines on socially responsible investing. We don’t invest in any companies involved with abortifacients, contraceptives, embryonic stem-cell research, human cloning, pornography and certain weapons manufacturers. We also exclude for-profit health care companies that pay for services that are opposed to the Catholic faith. A moral theologian helps us make judgment calls when a company’s alignment with Catholic values is not entirely clear.
Second, a Catholic investment firm seeks to make investments that not only perform well but contribute to the common good. For example, there are many opportunities to invest in the energy and environmental sectors where a company, process or technology may generate significant benefits for the environment while also providing a competitive return.
Lastly, a Catholic investment firm expresses its core, faith-based values by financially supporting causes and charities that bolster the Church and are meaningful to Catholics. Profits from funds managed by KoCAA contribute to the Knights’ charitable mission.
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ANTHONY MINOPOLI is president and chief investment officer of Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors and a member of the Knights of Columbus Board of Directors.








