Saint Therese of Lisieux
In October, the Missionary Month is celebrated, which begins with the commemoration of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Patroness of the missions.
World Mission Sunday
In 1926, Pope Pius XI established World Mission Sunday, which is celebrated on the third Sunday of October and which gave rise to the Missionary Month.
Message for Mission Day 2024
This year's Message of the Missionary Month was chosen by Pope Francis and taken from the Gospel of Matthew: "Go and invite everyone to the banquet" (cf. Mt 22: 9).
Topic
The theme of the Missionary Month 2024 is: "Witnesses of Christ with the strength of the Spirit". This theme calls us to reflect on the central role of the Holy Spirit in the missionary life of the Church.
Commitment
During the Missionary Month, the Catholic Church invites us to reflect on the missionary commitment of every Christian: to be an "outgoing Church" and a living witness of the Gospel of Christ in the world.
