World Mission Sunday is a special day celebrated by the Catholic Church on the second last Sunday of October each year. It is a global celebration of the Church’s mission to proclaim the Gospel to all peoples, especially in areas where the Church is new, poor, or growing.
It was established by Pope Pius XI in 1926 and is organized by the Pontifical Mission Societies. On this day, Catholics around the world:
- Pray for missionaries and the people they serve.
- Support mission churches through a special collection.
- Renew their commitment to spreading the message of Jesus Christ.
However, World Mission Sunday reminds us that every baptized Christian is called to be a missionary disciple — not necessarily by going abroad, but by living and sharing the Gospel wherever we find ourselves.
We are all part of a universal Church, and we are all called to support and participate in the mission of Christ.
“Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.” (Mk.16:15)
Let us join hands and make this year’s World Mission Sunday a unique one.
Pope Leo’s short video message on WMS is here below.
Rev. Fr. Francis Agu
Director- PMS Enugu