World Mission Sunday 19th October 2025 Supporting missionaries and funding Church projects overseas Across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania there are over 1,100 mission dioceses. As they develop and grow, so do the needs of the local people they serve. Supporting the building and growing of mission dioceses offers the people they serve safe shelter, healthcare, education and hope for a better future. This could be anything from a church or parish centre so that people can gather and celebrate their faith, to transportation for missionaries so that they can reach communities in remote areas. By listening to the needs of local people we attempt to provide support in the most effective way. We offer funding to help build and repair infrastructure such as churches, convents, seminaries, community centres, clinics and dispensaries. This enables local people to build their own Christian communities – local Church for local people! Because of the generosity of people like you, the Missio family has been able to provide impoverished dioceses with the spiritual and financial support they need. This gives local people the fundamental tools they need to grow and flourish  World Mission Sunday, which will be celebrated on Sunday next, October 19th, is a special day that unites Catholics worldwide in prayer, solidarity, and support for the Church’s mission efforts. This year’s theme, chosen by Pope Francis, is rooted in the Gospel “Missionaries of Hope Among All  Peoples”  reflecting the gospel’s message of hope as a source of “light for our world “. The Mission Sunday collection next weekend will go to support this missionary work. Please give what you can. We encourage no church gate collection next weekend . The Second Collection as people leave Mass will support this missionary work. Please also use envelope which is now included in yearly box of envelopes. Last year €1.4 Million Euros was collected nation wide and sent to the Missions to help with churches, schools, seminaries, and catechists.