The aim of the organisation is to promote encounter and trust between different convictions, religious and spiritual denominations as well as the defense of the values of pluralism, tolerance and peace.

Encourage and help to the reflection and pastoral action of the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Lican Foundation takes part in Jesuit activities such as generating and participating in ecclesial and social processes of empowerment, promoting the dignity of life in the Mapuche lands, and forming connections with other people regardless of the presence of other institutions. The activities of the Lican Foundation are focused on the Mapuche area but are open to all.

Support the existence of the Lutheran communities in Italy, mostly with German members, who had to cope with the shortage of material aid from Germany after the dramatic post-war difficulties.

To create a man who is aware of the important task that, as the most elevated being in the whole of creation, he must perform for the spiritual and social progress of humankind, for safeguarding the planet where he lives, and for both the physical and spiritual help of those in need.

Express Christian faith through liturgical worship according to the Eastern or Byzantine Rite in accordance with the culture of the faithful and maintaining and preserving the dignity and beauty of the early Church; express faith in education through schools and college, in charitable assistance through homes for orphans, the elderly and the handicapped, hospitals for those in physical or mental distress and through relief work to displaced persons.

Grapple with religious, theological and cultural traditions; engage in dialogue with different religions, recognising what they share in common as well as barriers to understanding each other's cultures and religions; committed to sustainable development; strive to ensure the greatest possible transparency and participation with regards to projects, programmes and the allocation of resources.

Promote and support dialogue at the level of religious experience and practice, between Christian monastic men and women and followers of other religions.

Build a diverse community of learners and seekers, empowering engagement with an interfaith library of world religion texts alongside a religiously and ethnically diverse community.

Aim at incitement of peace, interreligious harmony, and accountability in governance.