Praying the Rosary for the WORLD and PERSONAL INTENTIONS
Check out the article about our World Mission Rosary Family written by CatholicPhilly!
Click HERE to join the Rosary by video
[Zoom link or Call 646-558-8656 & enter Webinar ID: 494 480 541].
The Work of Our Mission and Missionaries
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 Sisters and Brothers and lay pastoral leaders. These Missionaries provide food, educatio and medical care to the most vulnerable communities in the POPE’S MISSION. Through their work, they reveal the compassionate heart of Jesus. Help support their efforts ~ and be right there with them, offering hope.
26 Million
Children
38,140
Seminarians
8,750
Shelters
12,000
Health Centers
844,000
Catechists
258,540
Religious Sisters
Stories from the Pontifical Missions
100 Years of World Mission Sunday: From Pius XI to Pope Leo XIV
How World Mission Day began in 1926, from Pauline Jaricot to Fulton Sheen, and what its centenary asks of Catholics today.
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The World Mission Rosary: Colors, Meaning, and How to Pray It
The World Mission Rosary Fulton Sheen designed in 1951: what its five colors mean, how to pray it, and a free printable PDF.
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How to Celebrate World Mission Sunday in Your Parish
A parish guide to Mission Sunday on October 18: free resources, homily and prayer ideas, and ways for children to take part.
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"One in Christ, United in Mission": Pope Leo XIV's Message for World Mission Sunday 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s message for World Mission Sunday 2026, its 100th year, and how Catholics can respond on October 18.
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BLESSED FULTON SHEEN AND WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
The beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen on September 24 was a great gift to the Church in the United States and the world. While many know him best for his TV presence, books, and charismatic eloquence, he repeatedly said, “My greatest love has always been for the Missions of the Church.”
He is the one of the most renown National Directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies, helping raise $200 million (in today’s money, $2.1 billion) to support the growth of the Church.
Under his leadership as the Societies’ National Director (1950–1966), World Mission Sunday became a defining moment in the life of the Church in the United States. We can surely count on his intercession for World Mission Sunday 2026, which will take place next week on October 18, as we together reflect upon, pray for and take a collection to support the Missions!
Archbishop Sheen was very connected to Philadelphia through his national ministry, specific appearances and family connections. In 1956, he was the keynote speaker at Philadelphia’s Vistarama, a week-long celebration of Catholic Missions attracting over 100,000 visitors with 400 Missionary exhibits. He was in Philadelphia for the 1976 International Eucharistic Congress and was honored via a documentary at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul in 2019. He persuaded his niece to also attend Rosemont College, near Philadelphia.
Blessed Fulton Sheen, pray for us!
