The foundation aims to bring together all the assets left by Cardinal Journet and bequeathed to the founder, his works, the complete collection of the Nova & Vetera review, the scientific works of which he was the owner, as well as the letters and manuscripts, so that they can be made available to the Diocesan Seminary (professors and students), the University, the Cantonal Library and any qualified researcher; to publish works related to the life or work of Cardinal Journet, to reprint out-of-print works and to publish unpublished works; to make Cardinal Journet known and promote his intellectual and spiritual influence. It may acquire works related to Cardinal Journet and his work and, in general, have any activity that directly or indirectly favors the realization of its purpose. The foundation does not pursue a profit-making purpose.