World Mission Sunday, October 20, 2024

As we approach the celebration of World Mission Sunday on October 20th, we are reminded of our sacred vocation as missionaries of Christ’s Church. Inspired by Pope Francis’ message, “Go and invite everyone to the banquet (cf. Mt 22:9),” we are called to respond with joy and urgency to the mission of evangelization that lies at the heart of our Catholic faith.

World Mission Sunday is a universal celebration where Catholics from every corner of the globe come together in solidarity to support the Church’s mission to bring the Gospel to all nations. It is an opportunity to recommit ourselves to this vital work through prayer and sacrificial giving, recognizing that we are part of a global Church with a mission that spans the world.

This celebration carries with it a deep sense of history and responsibility. Over a century ago, the Catholic Church in the United States was considered mission territory and benefited from the prayers and generosity of Catholics worldwide. Today, it is our privilege to extend that same support to our brothers and sisters in over 1,150 mission territories across Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Pacific Islands, and the Middle East.

The funds collected on World Mission Sunday are not just donations—they are lifelines. They provide essential support for the formation of seminarians, religious sisters, and catechists, as well as for the development of Catholic schools, healthcare centers, and outreach programs. These works of love and service bring hope, healing, and the message of Christ to some of the most vulnerable communities in the world.

We invite you to embrace World Mission Sunday with a renewed missionary spirit, encouraging you to look beyond your own walls and into the wider world that so desperately needs to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. This celebration offers a powerful moment to unite in prayer, asking for God’s blessing on the Church’s mission and for strength and protection for those who dedicate their lives to spreading the Gospel.

Together, through our prayers and generous giving, we can answer Christ’s call to invite everyone to His banquet, ensuring that the fruits of this global mission bear witness to His boundless love. Let the excitement of participating in this universal celebration inspire each of us to become active partners in the Church’s mission, bringing hope and light to every corner of the earth.

May we be filled with the Holy Spirit as we join in this sacred mission! Click to learn more about World Mission Sunday.

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  • Our office is looking forward to this year MCA Mass hosted by the Missionay Childhood Association at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles this October 2024.#BeAMissionary #Mission #TPMS #PontificalMissionSocieties #IAmAMissionary #missionaries #eucharisticchurch
  • Let us keep our Bishops in prayer as they join 263 other newly appointed Bishops from five continents in Rome for formation offered from various Dicasteries of the Holy See. They began yesterday with speeches from Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle and Archbishop Emilio Nappa, the deputy secretary of the Missionary Dicastery and President of the Pontifical Mission Societies, among others. 
 #TPMS #BeAMissionary #Mission #PontificalMissionSocieties #missionaries #IAmAMissionary
  • This summer we've had missionaries visiting the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The support and welcoming spirit of the people in Los Angeles makes such a great impact on the work missionaries do.
  • O Blessed Mother, on this day of your nativity, we rejoice in the gift of your life. Guide us to live with the same humility, love, and faithfulness that you showed in accepting God's will. Intercede for us as we strive to bring Christ's love to the world, especially in mission territories where your maternal care is most needed. Amen #TPMS #missionaries #IAmAMissionary #BeAMissionary
  • #eucharisticchurch #TPMS #FultonSheen
  • #PontificalMissionSocieties #TPMS #missionaries #SolidarityInAction #EmpathyForAll #internationalcharityday
  • St. Augustine pray for us!
  • Pope Francis encourages us to be true missionary disciples... #PontificalMissionSocieties #TPMS #missionaries #PopeFrancis #IAmAMissionary #SpreadLove #BeTheChange #SpreadTheGospel #DifundeElEvangelio #BeAMissionary
Our office is looking forward to this year MCA Mass hosted by the Missionay Childhood Association at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles this October 2024.#BeAMissionary #Mission #TPMS #PontificalMissionSocieties #IAmAMissionary #missionaries #eucharisticchurch
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Let us keep our Bishops in prayer as they join 263 other newly appointed Bishops from five continents in Rome for formation offered from various Dicasteries of the Holy See. They began yesterday with speeches from Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle and Archbishop Emilio Nappa, the deputy secretary of the Missionary Dicastery and President of the Pontifical Mission Societies, among others. 
 #TPMS #BeAMissionary #Mission #PontificalMissionSocieties #missionaries #IAmAMissionary
Let us keep our Bishops in prayer as they join 263 other newly appointed Bishops from five continents in Rome for formation offered from various Dicasteries of the Holy See. They began yesterday with speeches from Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle and Archbishop Emilio Nappa, the deputy secretary of the Missionary Dicastery and President of the Pontifical Mission Societies, among others. #TPMS #BeAMissionary #Mission #PontificalMissionSocieties #missionaries #IAmAMissionary
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This summer we've had missionaries visiting the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The support and welcoming spirit of the people in Los Angeles makes such a great impact on the work missionaries do.
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O Blessed Mother, on this day of your nativity, we rejoice in the gift of your life. Guide us to live with the same humility, love, and faithfulness that you showed in accepting God's will. Intercede for us as we strive to bring Christ's love to the world, especially in mission territories where your maternal care is most needed. Amen #TPMS #missionaries #IAmAMissionary #BeAMissionary
O Blessed Mother, on this day of your nativity, we rejoice in the gift of your life. Guide us to live with the same humility, love, and faithfulness that you showed in accepting God's will. Intercede for us as we strive to bring Christ's love to the world, especially in mission territories where your maternal care is most needed. Amen #TPMS #missionaries #IAmAMissionary #BeAMissionary
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#eucharisticchurch #TPMS #FultonSheen
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#PontificalMissionSocieties #TPMS #missionaries #SolidarityInAction #EmpathyForAll #internationalcharityday
#PontificalMissionSocieties #TPMS #missionaries #SolidarityInAction #EmpathyForAll #internationalcharityday
#PontificalMissionSocieties #TPMS #missionaries #SolidarityInAction #EmpathyForAll #internationalcharityday
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St. Augustine pray for us!
St. Augustine pray for us!
St. Augustine pray for us!
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Pope Francis encourages us to be true missionary disciples... #PontificalMissionSocieties #TPMS #missionaries #PopeFrancis #IAmAMissionary #SpreadLove #BeTheChange #SpreadTheGospel #DifundeElEvangelio #BeAMissionary
Pope Francis encourages us to be true missionary disciples... #PontificalMissionSocieties #TPMS #missionaries #PopeFrancis #IAmAMissionary #SpreadLove #BeTheChange #SpreadTheGospel #DifundeElEvangelio #BeAMissionary
Pope Francis encourages us to be true missionary disciples... #PontificalMissionSocieties #TPMS #missionaries #PopeFrancis #IAmAMissionary #SpreadLove #BeTheChange #SpreadTheGospel #DifundeElEvangelio #BeAMissionary
Pope Francis encourages us to be true missionary disciples... #PontificalMissionSocieties #TPMS #missionaries #PopeFrancis #IAmAMissionary #SpreadLove #BeTheChange #SpreadTheGospel #DifundeElEvangelio #BeAMissionary
Pope Francis encourages us to be true missionary disciples... #PontificalMissionSocieties #TPMS #missionaries #PopeFrancis #IAmAMissionary #SpreadLove #BeTheChange #SpreadTheGospel #DifundeElEvangelio #BeAMissionary
Pope Francis encourages us to be true missionary disciples... #PontificalMissionSocieties #TPMS #missionaries #PopeFrancis #IAmAMissionary #SpreadLove #BeTheChange #SpreadTheGospel #DifundeElEvangelio #BeAMissionary
Pope Francis encourages us to be true missionary disciples... #PontificalMissionSocieties #TPMS #missionaries #PopeFrancis #IAmAMissionary #SpreadLove #BeTheChange #SpreadTheGospel #DifundeElEvangelio #BeAMissionary
Pope Francis encourages us to be true missionary disciples… #PontificalMissionSocieties #TPMS #missionaries #PopeFrancis #IAmAMissionary #SpreadLove #BeTheChange #SpreadTheGospel #DifundeElEvangelio #BeAMissionary
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