One in Christ, United in Mission: Celebrating 100 Years of World Mission Sunday

World Mission Sunday (Oct. 18) has 'borne fruit in my own life,' says Pope Leo - Biweekly Newspaper for the Diocese of Richmond %

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What this Mission Sunday should ask of the Church in Asia

By John Singarayar On Oct 18, 2026, the universal Church will mark its 100th World Mission Sunday under a theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV: “One in Christ, United in Mission.” For most of the Catholic world, this will be an occasion of gratitude and generosity, a day of collections and prayers for missionaries far […]

Celebrating 100 years of World Mission Sunday

As World Mission Sunday approaches this weekend, Catholics across Australia are invited to begin their celebrations by joining the universal Church in praying the Mission Rosary. Source: Catholic Mission.

One in Christ, United in Mission: Celebrating 100 Years of World Mission Sunday

World Mission Sunday began in 1926 by Pope Pius XI and was organized by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in Rome as a day of prayer and almsgiving for all mission throughout the world.

Bishop's World Mission Sunday message - The Southern Cross

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, World Mission Sunday 2026, celebrated on Oct. 17-18, marks the 100th anniversary of its establishment by Pope Pius XI in 1926. This centenary offers a special opportunity to renew our missionary zeal and unite in prayer and solidarity to support the Church’s mission throughout the world. This year is especially significant for Catholics in the United States because of the Sept. 24 beatification of Archbishop …