The Pontifical Mission Societies

Some people give to the missions by going. Some people go to the missions by giving. Propagation of the Faith reminds us that without both, there are no missions.

About Us

The life-changing work of the Pontifical Mission Societies began with a simple invitation between neighbors 200 years ago. Pauline Marie Jaricot asked those in her community to offer prayers and small donations in support of the universal missions of the Catholic Church. The network slowly expanded across continents. Today, some 1,100 dioceses in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands benefit from what Pauline began and countless other generous people continued.

Throughout the year, the Pontifical Mission Societies support the proclamation of the Gospel, the building of the Church and the work and witness of mission priests, religious and lay pastoral leaders. These missionaries provide food, education and medical care to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Through their work, they reveal the compassionate heart of Jesus. Support their efforts, and you can be right there with them — offering hope.

OFFER SUPPORT Heart of a Missionary: The Story of Pauline Jaricot
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  • A message from the Director's Office:

    Propagation of the Faith

    The Second Vatican Counsel’s document Ad Gentes, the Decree on Mission, clearly states the mission of the Church in the world. “The Church has been divinely sent to all nations that she might be ‘the universal sacrament of salvation.’ The very nature of the Church is missionary and she is summoned by Christ (Mt. 5:13-14) with urgency to bring the message of Christ to the four corners of the world.


    The Diocese of Charleston, which itself is not long out of being a missionary status Diocese, carries out this responsibility through the Office of the Propagation of the Faith ...

    Globally, there are 15,518 homes for people who are elderly, chronically ill,

    or disabled, run by the Catholic Church.

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