Roman Catholic 
Diocese of Ogdensburg

This year, we have received an extraordinary gift: a personal video message from Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born Pope and a missionary himself, which he recorded to invite the faithful to join him in supporting the Church’s missionary work. 

In this message, the Holy Father reminds us of what he witnessed during his years serving in Peru: that the faith, prayer, and generosity shown on World Mission Sunday can transform entire communities. He calls upon every parish to participate fully — through prayer, preaching, and generosity — and asks us to help him “help the missions.” 

Many of our parishes, including some of our oldest cathedrals, were built thanks to the generosity of European Catholics in the 19th century, through collections like the one we are about to take up.  Now, close to 40 percent of the help missionary territories receive on World Mission Sunday comes from the United States.  

We invite you to watch Pope Leo XIV’s personal World Mission Sunday message using the link below!  https://youtu.be/cVXsMAua5wU 

We ask you to support the missions this World Mission Sunday with your prayers and donations.  If you missed the appeal and would still feel called to donate, find us at the link below.  https://www.rcdony.org/mission/spof

Please remember the Pontifical Mission Societies of the Diocese of Ogdensburg INC. when writing or changing your will.