In his messages over the years, Pope Francis invited the faithful to dedicate the month of October to prayer and renewed commitment to the Church\u2019s mission. Since October 2019, the universal Church has been called to use this time to rekindle the missionary spirit at the heart of our Christian vocation.<\/p>\n\n
Missionary Month is also the time for the annual worldwide collection requested by the Holy Father<\/b>, entrusted to the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith<\/b>. As contributions to this collection have decreased in recent years, we appeal to your generosity and invite every diocese to take up the challenge of increasing their support. These funds provide vital assistance to local Churches in poorer regions that rely on our solidarity and help.<\/p>\n\n
On Sunday, October 19<\/b>, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday<\/b> with hearts full of gratitude and missionary zeal. Next year marks the 100th anniversary of this celebration<\/b>, making this year\u2019s observance an especially fitting occasion to recall its significance.<\/p>\n\n
Each year, the Pope issues a special message for World Mission Sunday, addressed to all the baptized, and chooses a theme to guide our reflection. The theme for 2025<\/b> is:<\/p>\n\n
\u201cMissionaries of Hope Among the Nations.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n\n
This call from the late Pope Francis echoes the broader spirit of the Jubilee Year<\/b>, marked by the motto \u201cPilgrims of Hope.\u201d<\/i> Throughout this year, the Church is offering a range of opportunities\u2014pilgrimages, congresses, days of prayer, and moments of renewal\u2014to help us live the Jubilee in joy and active faith, bringing a light of hope to the world in which we live.<\/p>\n\n
Mission is, and always has been, the life and breath of the Church<\/b>. We are invited to awaken our hearts and communities<\/b> to live in a constant state of mission. We cannot remain indifferent while there are still men and women\u2014near and far\u2014who have not yet received the great gift of knowing the Good News.<\/p>\n\n
Together with our Holy Father, let us enter this Missionary Month with joyful faith and a spirit of sharing<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n
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Fr. Yoland Ouellet, O.M.I.<\/b>
\nNational Director, Pontifical Mission Societies (Propagation of the Faith)<\/p>\n\n
Fr. Rodrigo Zuluaga<\/b>
\nNational Coordinator, Mission Faith<\/p>\n\n
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Resources for Missionary Month 2025<\/b><\/p>\n\n
To help parishes, groups, and movements across Canada celebrate Missionary Month more deeply, Mission Faith<\/b> offers a variety of free resources on its website \u2014 including daily reflections, inspiring videos, and parish animation tools<\/b> \u2014 all designed to nourish the missionary life of Catholic communities throughout the month.<\/p>\n\n