TO OUR MISSION

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The Pontifical Mission Societies are active in some 120 countries around the globe, gathering support for the efforts of some 1,100 mission dioceses in Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands, remote regions of Latin America, and parts of Europe.

Our evangelical mission is to spread the gospel and local churches, including building houses of worship, seminaries, convents, schools, communications, and transportation as well as life sustaining infrastructure/programs.

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THERE ARE FOUR PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES

The Society for the Propagation of the Faith: Builds Church communities in Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands, and remote communities of Latin America through aid for education, healthcare, and human and social services.

The Society of St. Peter Apostle: Supports the education of men and women candidates for the priesthood and religious life who will serve in the mission territories.

The Missionary Childhood Association: Grows the missionary spirit by connecting children in the United States to children in mission territories through prayer, learning and giving.

The Missionary Union of Priests and Religious: Provides funding for priests, religious men and women, pastoral leaders, and those responsible for spreading the Gospel and educating others in our faith.