Helping the Pope Help the Most Vulnerable for more than 200 Years

“The Pontifical Mission Societies are, above all, a sign of solidarity in faith. The one who has little, like the widow in the Gospel who from her poverty offered her whole livelihood, gives little but feels the joy of knowing that he or she is contributing so that the faith may spread and be known in other cultures, often in places we have never even heard of. But it is solidarity in faith, with a missionary condition, accompanied by giving and praying.”

— Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio, Archbishop of Bogotá, Colombia

“The missionary vocation of children is something powerful. Even in places of deep poverty, they are full of joy, generosity, and faith. Through the Missionary Childhood Association, we teach them that they are not too small to make a difference in the Church.”

— Sister Ines Albino, Secretary General, Missionary Childhood Association

"Bangladesh is a poor country, and though our people are faithful and love the Church, they cannot financially sustain it. The ordinary subsidy we receive each year through the Pontifical Mission Societies is essential. It allows us to keep parishes running, ensures our priests can eat and travel to outstations, and helps us gather regularly for retreats and prayer. It brings unity to our dioceses and gives us the security to plan for the year ahead — a gift that reduces tension and increases fraternal life."

— Archbishop Bejoy D’Cruze, O.M.I., Archbishop of Dhaka, Bangladesh