Mission Societies – Page 16 – Pontifical Mission Societies

What do these organizations do?

November 14, 2016 by Mission Societies in FAQ

The Pontifical Mission Societies have, as their primary purpose, the promotion of a universal missionary spirit – a spirit of prayer and sacrifice – among all baptized Catholics. The first […]

Where are the Pontifical Mission Societies located?

November 14, 2016 by Mission Societies in FAQ

There are national offices in over 120 countries in the world with central administrative office located in Rome under the direction of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Office […]

What makes the Pontifical Mission Societies unique compared to other mission organizations?

November 14, 2016 by Mission Societies in FAQ

According to the teaching of Vatican Council II, the Pontifical Mission Societies are institutions of the Universal Church and of each local church. Therefore, unlike any other mission organization, the […]

How do the Pontifical Mission Societies collect funds for projects?

November 14, 2016 by Mission Societies in FAQ

Each of the societies has an annual direct mail appeal. For St. Peter the Apostle, the appeal is in Spring. The appeal for Society for the Propagation of the Faith […]