In the Media
THE MISSIONS AND WORLD DAY OF THE SICK
World Day of the Sick This day of the Sick was established by the late Pope John Paul II in 1993, and has been celebrated annually since then. » read more
Missionaries and AIDS
Church Involvement Estimates vary, but recent figures suggest that the Catholic Church through its institutions provide 26.7% of all HIV/AIDS related services. » read more
A Growing Church
Reverse Mission The Church in Europe is experiencing a significant decrease in religious and priestly vocations. » read more
They Stay: They Serve: They Suffer
President McAleese has often spoken of the great work of Irish missionaries, not only as ambassadors for the Church, but also for the Irish nation. » read more
WOULD IT BE BETTER?
In 1974, I arrived in the West African country of the Gambia full of enthusiasm and energy in a predominantly Muslim country. » read more
Universality and Twinning
UNIVERSALITY and TWINNING Universality The Second Vatican Council stressed the need of having a universal outlook and the leading role of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in making this a reality. 'All bishops... » read more
LETTERS FROM PRISON
I received my first letter from the Maximum Security Prison in Kabwe, Zambia in February 2002. » read more