It is a great joy to greet you for the first time as the new National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States.
With the theme “America, with the Power of the Spirit, Witnesses to Christ”, the Nov. 19-24 CAM6 emphasizes the Church’s call to mission, rooted in the Gospel.
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.
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.
Pope Francis canonized several men and women, including Father Giuseppe Allamano, the founder of the Consolata Missionaries who first suggested to the Pope having a day of reflection and giving for the missionary Church in 1925.
The Pontifical Mission Societies USA (TPMS USA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Father Roger J. Landry as the new National Director, effective January 2025.
Father Paul Gitau's journey as a Catholic missionary spans continents, cultures, and communities.
Battling cancer and Parkinson's disease, Sister Claude Gadd maneuvers her walker with the same determination that once propelled her through the rugged terrains of Papua New Guinea.
As we gather to celebrate the Eucharist, we are reminded of the ultimate love story—Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and His enduring presence among us.
In our ongoing series on Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, we continue exploring his formative years, focusing on his advanced education, ordination, and early ministry. These experiences laid the groundwork for his influential roles in the Propagation of the Faith and evangelization through various media.
In Southern Albania, a small Catholic community of 4,000 thrives under the guidance of 83 missionaries in a predominantly Muslim and Orthodox region. Bishop Giovani Peragine describes the situation as a "missionary emergency" and highlights a significant spiritual reawakening. Support is needed to provide resources for chapels, catechetical training, and maintaining the missionary presence, helping to nurture this resilient community.
Today, the Vatican released Pope Francis's message for World Mission Sunday 2024. In the text, the Pope reflects on the Gospel parable of the Wedding Banquet, where the king tells his servants “Go therefore to the thoroughfares, and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find”.
