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What do we do:

The Pontifical Mission Societies consists of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith (SPOF), St. Peter Apostle (SPA), Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) and the Missionary Union of Priests. In the Diocese of Ogdensburg, the Mission Office administers the Missionary Projects of the Diocese of Ogdensburg (MPDO) and the Missionary Cooperation Plan (COOP). Since 1922, the Pontifical Mission Societies is the Church’s official support organization for our efforts in the developing Mission Lands.

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.