Strategic Property Leadership for Religious Orders
Relèven has the privilege of serving a number of men's and women's Catholic religious orders, supporting them as they discern the future of their convents, monasteries, and lands.
Decisions That Deserve Time, Care, and Discretion
Many of these properties hold hundreds of years of heritage. Questions of Indigenous reconciliation, the future of the communities they serve, and fidelity to each order's charism are essential — and cannot be rushed.
The realities are complex: sisters and mission moving from the global South to the global North and back again, all while property decisions unfold. Navigating developers and professional services can, at times, feel overwhelming.
You are not simply managing a building — you are stewarding a legacy.
For reasons of confidentiality, case studies on this work are not available publicly.
References are available upon request.
what we offer
Innovative Financing Initiatives
Approaches consistent with Mensuram Bonam and the wider interests of Catholic Social Teaching, including contributions to thinking on financing vehicles.
A Steady Presence Through Complexity
Relèven helps orders navigate developers and professional services so the process feels clear rather than overwhelming.
Independent Owner's Representation
Helping you navigate the intricacies of working with developers and the many parties involved in your property's future — with your interests always at the centre.
Pre-Planning & Community Concept Plans
Independent, professional pre-planning and concept work grounded in the mission and charism of your community.
a global conversation
Relèven is present in conversations with organizations based in Rome, across Europe, in North America, and around the world. We are engaged in impact finance discussions and ongoing explorations of the future of Catholic Social Teaching and finance.
We are pleased to be in relationship with organizations including:
The Francesco Collaborative
FaithInvest
SHARE Canada
The Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate, University of Notre Dame
The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
The Association of Treasurers of Religious Institutes (ATRI)
The Catholic Health Alliance of Canada
(alongside a number of other faith-based and interfaith conversations)
Relèven makes no promise of investment performance, nor assurances across what are incredibly complex decisions — as set out clearly in our standard terms and conditions. These are decisions we are privileged to have stood behind, and look forward to standing behind in the future.
