This is the story of a Church that answers the call to serve where it’s needed most. From battling paco addiction in Buenos Aires to fostering hope in the remote Impenetrable, the Church exemplifies a mission of love, resilience, and faith.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As Syria marks fourteen years of conflict and the first anniversary of the 2023 earthquake that killed over 50,000 people, Deacon Saad Mounir Antti highlights his homeland's struggles.
In the serene Shire Highlands of southern Malawi, a region known both for its lush tea estates and its stark poverty contrasts, stands a beacon of hope - the Chisombezi School for the Deafblind. Just outside the bustling city of Blantyre, this school, managed by the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is more than an educational institution.
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, Pope Francis delivered a powerful and inspiring address to the National Directors of The Pontifical Mission Societies from 120 countries during their General Assembly in Rome.
After 45 years as a priest, Cardinal Joseph has spent much of his life in cultural realities different from the one he was raised in. Join us while we as we meditate on his vocational path.
Learn about the commitment of the catechists in Malawi, how their committed commitment supports Evangelization in communities where priests go four or five times a year at most, and how important the support of TPMS is in these communities.
