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Ave Maria Restoration

Our Vision

We envision a world where historic Catholic churches, monasteries, and convents —entrusted to the care of the Church — are preserved and renewed as living sanctuaries of worship, prayer, and Catholic community.

Through the faith, generosity, and dedicated service of the faithful, and in close collaboration with diocesan leadership, we seek to lovingly restore these sacred places and their patrimony, so they may continue to give glory to God and nourish the spiritual lives of future generations.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to respond to the global patrimony crisis by connecting Catholics with dioceses and working together to restore historic churches and to safeguard all our sacred inheritance.

In addition, we seek to safeguard sacred patrimony affected by a church closure by establishing dedicated warehouses where these holy objects can be restored and available for reintegration into historical sites.

Core Values

Faith and Devotion – Rooted in Catholic tradition.
Stewardship – Honoring and safeguarding sacred heritage.
Collaboration – Working hand-in-hand with dioceses, parishes, and volunteers.
Transparency – Building trust through clarity and accountability.
Courage & Hope – Responding to urgent needs with bold action for future generations.

Our Executive Directors

The Executive Directors of Ave Maria Restoration bring together diverse professional experiences united by a single mission—to serve the Church through the restoration of her sacred patrimony. Drawing from backgrounds in Technology, Sales, and Finance our team channels both faith and expertise into building a global movement that renews historic churches, monasteries, and convents for future generations of the faithful.

Daniel Sáenz

Chief Executive Officer

Daniel Sáenz is a strategic and mission-driven leader who brings over two decades of executive experience in technology, business transformation, and organizational growth to his role as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ave Maria Restoration.

Guided by faith and a deep commitment to preserving sacred heritage, Daniel founded Ave Maria Restoration to address the global patrimony crisis by connecting Catholics with dioceses worldwide. His vision integrates modern technology, transparency, and community collaboration to restore historic churches, monasteries, and convents—safeguarding these sacred spaces for future generations.

Christopher Aubin

Chief Development Officer

As Chief Development Officer of Ave Maria Restoration, Christopher Aubin brings over a decade of experience in various business development and strategic partnerships roles. He has built a reputation for driving growth through collaboration and a deep understanding of how to connect people and purpose.

Guided by his Catholic faith and a lifelong love of architecture, Christopher believes in the power of sacred design to lift hearts toward God. He inspires everyday Catholics to see the impact of collective giving through crowdfunding, while also engaging benefactors to support restoration on a larger scale—uniting faith, beauty, and stewardship to preserve historic churches, monasteries, and convents for generations to come..

Patrick Wilmot

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer of Ave Maria Restoration, Patrick Wilmot brings over a decade of experience in accounting, finance, and data strategy, combining professional excellence with a heart for mission-driven stewardship. A Certified Public Accountant with a Master’s in Finance from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Patrick is dedicated to ensuring financial integrity, transparency, and sustainability across all restoration initiatives.

Guided by his Catholic faith, Patrick views sound financial management as a form of stewardship that safeguards the trust of donors and advances the mission of restoring the Church’s sacred heritage.

Our Logo and Its Meaning

We are inspired by those who have gone before us with the hope of being an example for future generations.

Join Our Mission

Ave Maria Restoration is more than a nonprofit.
It is a movement of the faithful, working together to ensure that the beauty, history, and sanctity of our Catholic heritage remain a vibrant part of our Church and our world.

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