Every year we celebrated World Mission Sunday on the second last Sunday of October. This year, it is Sunday, October 22, 2023. Pope Francis invites us to help him support the missions.
The theme of Pope Francis’ Message for World Mission Sunday 2023 is “Hearts on fire, feet on the move.” Read his complete message on the Vatican website.
2023 Message for
World Mission Sunday
Help Pope Francis support the missions by giving to the World Mission Sunday collection. To give online, visit the Propagation of the Faith web page. To explore special projects you can help throughout the world, visit missio.org.
Do not forget to pray for missionaries in your daily prayers.
The missionary work of the Catholic Church is carried out by The Pontifical Missionary Societies.
For answers to some basic questions about the Pontifical Missionary Societies, visit their FAQ page:
Pontifical Mission Societies
Frequently Asked Questions
The Pontifical Missionary Societies has four branches.
In the United States, the website for The Pontifical Missionary Societies is missio.org.