Throughout the year, the Pontifical Mission Societies support the proclamation of the Gospel, the building of the Church, and the work and witness of mission priests, religious Sisters and Brothers, and lay pastoral leaders. These missionaries provide food, education, and medical care to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Through their work, they reveal the compassionate heart of Jesus. Help support their efforts ~ and be right there with them, offering hope.
The Pontifical Mission Societies US have supported:
Pope Francis Encourages Vietnamese Catholics in the U.S. to Continue Supporting the Missions
Speaking to Catholics from Vietnam who live in the United States, Pope Francis highlighted their vital contributions to the universal Church through their support of The Pontifical Mission Societies USA.
13 Missionaries and Pastoral Workers Killed in 2024: Witnesses to Faith Amid Violence
The numbers reported by Fides do not include the death of Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants, at lhiala, along Onitsha-Owerri Expressway, Nigeria, hours after Pope Francis honored the first Christian martyr on Boxing Day.
Pope Francis: St Stephen’s martyrdom was a profound act of faith
“Sadly, even today, many men and women are persecuted—sometimes to the point of death—because of the Gospel,” Pope Francis said.
Helping the Pope Help the Most Vulnerable for 200 Years
Helping the
Pope Help
the Most
Vulnerable for
200 Years
In 2022, the Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) celebrated the 200th anniversary of our founding by Pauline Marie Jaricot, a young woman, living in early 19th century France. Learn more about the history of the Pope’s four mission societies, and how each helps him in his outreach to the Missions in unique ways.
In 2022, the Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) celebrated the 200th anniversary of our founding by Pauline Marie Jaricot, a young woman, living in early 19th century France. Learn more about the history of the Pope’s four mission societies, and how each helps him in his outreach to the Missions in unique ways.
