What do we do:
The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) are a worldwide
network at the service of the Pope to support the missions and the young
Churches with prayer and charity. These include the Society for the Propagation
of the Faith, the Society of St. Peter the Apostle, the Missionary Childhood
Association (MCA), and the Missionary Union of Priests and Religious.
The four societies have been “pontifical” since 1922, which
indicates their status as official instruments of the Pope and the Universal
Catholic Church. In most countries, the national director of the Pontifical
Mission Societies heads the four societies and oversees the World Missions
Sunday Collection, which is taken up on the third Sunday of October each year
in every Catholic parish around the globe.
Click below to read the newest edition of Mission, a magazine of the Pontifical Mission Societies. Mission magazine releases quarterly. Inside you will find stories and images from areas supported by TPMS by missionaries and members of the organization. This season’s issue covers the United Missionary Union, military chaplains in Ukraine, and the Church in Argentina. If you are interested in receiving a hard copy of the next upcoming issue, please contact our office.
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Frontiers of Faith
"Looking for a podcast that explores the
important work of the Pontifical Mission Societies? Look no further than the
show hosted by Katie Ruvalcaba and Msgr. Kieran Harrington! This dynamic duo
delves into the inspiring stories of those who have dedicated their lives to
mission work, sharing perspectives that are both insightful and
thought-provoking. From discussions on the role of faith in global development
to interviews with missionaries in the field, this podcast is a must-listen for
anyone interested in the intersection of faith, service, and social justice. So
why wait? Subscribe today and join the conversation! The Podcast is
available on the iPhone Podcast app, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Index,
Overcast, Amazon Music, and Castro.” - or by clicking on the picture below - The podcast and text attributed to “The Pontifical
Mission Society.”
Documentary on the Blessed Pauline Jaricot
Pauline Marie Jaricot (1799-1862), foundress of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith (whose first collection supported the Church in the United States), was beatified on May 22, 2022, in her birthplace, Lyon, France, following a miracle attributed to her intercession. This event takes place during the 200th anniversary year for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
