Welcome, Missionary
Every Catholic is a missionary, and we are here to support you in your journey. Explore stories, quotes, and resources that inspire and uplift.
Every Catholic is a missionary, and we are here to support you in your journey. Explore stories, quotes, and resources that inspire and uplift.
Real stories from the field
“In his 2025 World Mission Day message, Pope Francis called all Catholics to become “missionaries of hope,” encouraging witness through life, prayer, and generosity.”
— Pope Francis, Vatican City
“Under Pope Francis’s leadership, Africa became a dynamic center of Catholic growth, with increased vocations, peace efforts, and the potential for an African pope.”
— Catholic Church in Africa, Africa
“A growing number of women in Ireland are entering pastoral ministry programs, taking on new leadership roles in parishes and deepening their faith engagement.”
— Diocese of Ferns, Ireland
“Mission leaders from over 20 countries gathered in Sydney to collaborate on enhancing the Church’s missionary presence and impact across Asia and Oceania.”
— Asia-Oceania Mission Directors, Asia-Pacific
“Catholic Mission continues to support initiatives worldwide—bringing clean water, education, healthcare, and hope to remote and underserved communities.”
— Catholic Mission Projects, Global
Inspiration for the missionary journey
“Go and set the world on fire.”
— St. Ignatius of Loyola
“Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words.”
— St. Francis of Assisi
“The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few.”
— Jesus (quoted by many saints on mission)
“If you are what you should be, you will set the world ablaze.”
— St. Catherine of Siena
“Charity is the soul of the apostolate.”
— St. Vincent de Paul
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
— St. Mother Teresa