The bishops' Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines are the most-cited reference in Catholic investing — and the most misunderstood. What they cover, whose money they govern, and how to use them for your own portfolio.
There is no Church rule that tells you which funds to own. There is a body of teaching about ownership, cooperation, and the common good that shapes how a Catholic thinks about a portfolio — and it is more useful than a list.
Morally responsible investing (MRI) builds a portfolio around Catholic moral principles. Here's what it screens for, where it differs from ESG and from biblically responsible investing, and the trade-offs nobody should hide from you.