Father Juan Gabriel Arias, an Argentine priest from the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires, has found fulfillment in his missionary work in Mozambique. His dedication brings hope and transformation to the communities he serves, exemplifying the true spirit of missionary service.
As the new Diocesan Director of The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) in the Diocese of Dallas, I am excited to lead efforts in strengthening our mission outreach. Our first initiative includes forming a diverse advisory committee and organizing key events such as a day of reflection for priests to kick off World Mission Month 2024.
Home to about 20 million people, Mali faces significant socio-economic difficulties, with 42.3% of its population living in extreme poverty
In Burkina Faso’s Diocese of Nouna, Bishop Joseph Sama leads a mission of hope for displaced children facing violence and loss. Supported by the Pontifical Mission Societies, the diocese offers education, faith, and community to help them rebuild their lives amidst hardship.
"No Eucharist, no Church." echoed through the hearts of attendees of National Eucharistic Congress. A statement from Pope Francis, reiterated by Cardinal Timothy Dolan during the opening Mass, set the tone.
In this issue of missio magazine, we share with you the invitation of Cardinal Christoph Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, to dive into the stories in this issue with an open heart and let them inspire you.
Today marks the anniversary of the Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU), one of the four Pontifical Mission Societies. The PMU was founded by Blessed Father Paolo Manna in 1916 with the vision of strengthening the Church’s missionary spirit.
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We share the homily of Father Landry, the new National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, in this Word Mission Sunday.
A TPMS team joined the Chikapa community at Our Lady Queen of Peace for Mass. Despite the early hour, over 1,000 parishioners gathered, showcasing their deep faith.
Have you ever gone to Mass “way too early,” because you wanted to secure a seat for what you knew was going to be a “long” liturgy? Or to make sure you found a parking spot?”
From September 2-13, Pope Francis visited Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore. It was the longest trip of his pontificate so far. In addition to strengthening the faith of the local population, his trip helped shine a light on several social issues, while promoting peace and reconciliation.
