The most important collection of the year?

The World Mission Sunday collection will take place on October 18 to support the Church's efforts to spread the Gospel in missionary lands. This collection is the only one mandated by Church canon law because it supports the mission to proclaim the Gospel to all nations.

Funds raised during the collection assist 1,130 mission areas where the Church is young, poor, persecuted, or lacks the resources to support itself. The money helps missionary bishops, priests, religious sisters, and lay catechists provide personnel and resources to these communities. Beyond financial support, the day serves as a time for prayerful solidarity with missionaries and mission Churches.