Father Augustine Deji Dada, from the Diocese of Ondo, Nigeria, who is Serving Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Elmsford, in the Archdiocese of New York, reflects on World Mission Sunday under one of St. John Paul II greatest contributions: Catechesi Tradendae.
In his message for World Mission Sunday 2025, to be marked on October 19, Pope Francis reminds us that hope is at the heart of the Christian mission, calling every baptized person to be "messengers and builders of hope."
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.
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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.
Father Giuseppe Allamano, founder of the Consolata Missionaries... And of World Mission Sunday, will be canonized on October 20th by Pope Francis,
As World Mission Sunday approaches on October 20, 2024, Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla of Juba, South Sudan, reminds us of the profound significance of this global day of solidarity. His archdiocese, a mission territory, will also contribute to the collection.
World Mission Sunday 2024, a day of recollection and giving for the Church in mission territories, will be held in most dioceses in the United States on Sunday, October 20th. You can find here suggested stories and blogposts, homilies, bulletin announcements, prayers of the faithful and more.
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?”
During his homily in Singapore, Pope Francis said that anything good that exists and endures in this world, it is because “in innumerable situations, love has prevailed over hate, solidarity over indifference, generosity over selfishness.”
Pope Francis is embarking on the longest, arguably most grueling trip of his pontificate: a 12-day sprawling tour that will take him to four missionary countries: Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore.
