BostonMissions

06/16/2026

Here’s a story about how those who Pope Leo calls “the more established churches” make a difference in the faith life of those who are just encountering Christ.

During a mission trip to Venezuela, I visited an area in the far northeastern part of the country near the Colombian border that is home to mostly indigenous people. Many live along a large lagoon and

06/13/2026

He does so much for us all year. On his feast day, lets’s give him rest!

06/12/2026

A Prayer for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus:
O God, who in the Heart of your Son, wounded by our sins, bestow on us in boundless charity the treasures of your love, grant, we pray, that, in paying him the homage of our devotion and our duty, we may also offer worthy reparation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

06/03/2026

On World Bicycle day, we pray for everyone who uses two wheels to earn their daily bread.

05/30/2026

We’re spreading the news far and wide - and early! It’s the centennial year of World Mission Sunday and we’re celebrating. Learn more about the start of the day that supports over 40% of the world’s seminarians - and more!

https://www.thebostonpilot.com/AMP/amp_article.php?ID=202658

In 1926, Pope Pius XI established World Mission Sunday, an annual day to celebrate the mission of the Church. His purpose was to unite the whole of the Catholic world in prayerful support of the missi

05/18/2026

We're B-a-a-a-c-k! Mission Education Day 2026! - https://mailchi.mp/propfaithboston/pray-the-world-mission-rosary-this-may-8346461

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for Mission Education 2026 on October 5th at the Pastoral Center in Braintree. Much of the day is student led! The day begins with a prayer service, followed by our first guest mission speaker. Mass will be held with Archbishop Henning. Afterwards, students will have lunch and listen to our second guest mission speaker. Finally, students will create a craft to take back to their school or parish. See you there!

05/01/2026

Pray with us today!

04/27/2026

Pray the World Mission Rosary this May! - https://mailchi.mp/propfaithboston/pray-the-world-mission-rosary-this-may
Welcome to May’s Mission Education materials! Leading up to Venerable Fulton Sheen’s beatification on September 24th, 2026, we invite all schools and parishes to join us in praying on the World Mission Rosary. As Sheen famously said, “When the World Mission Rosary is completed, one has embraced all continents in prayer.” Please see the special World Mission Rosary PowerPoint in this month’s resources with pictures to deepen the prayer experience.

04/12/2026

We’re brilliantly represented at the Missionary (Holy) Childhood Conference in Bratislava, Slovakia by Daria Braithwaite and our Mite Box Cross!

03/19/2026

SPRING into Missionary Action with MCA this April! - https://mailchi.mp/propfaithboston/spring-into-missionary-action-with-mca-this-april-2gxb7tnxsa
Welcome to April's Mission Education materials! Use the Divine Mercy prayer service. When it's 3pm in Boston, what time is it in other mission countries? Ask for God's mercy on children in the missions. Discover MCA at work for children who are deaf in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Finally, read about Saint Peter Mary Chanel, the first missionary to Oceania. See the fruits of his martyrdom on the island of Futuna today!