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World Mission Sunday
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- 1World Mission Sunday marks 100 years with renewed energy▼Sheen effect, innovative storytelling and ‘renewed energy’ mark World Mission Sunday at 100
World Mission Sunday is marking its centenary, with Catholic observers crediting its endurance to innovative storytelling and the legacy of Bishop Fulton Sheen, whose broadcast missions work inspired generations of donors and missionaries. Church leaders describe a 'renewed energy' around mission collections and outreach as the observance reaches 100 years, highlighting new media approaches to engaging parishes worldwide.
- 2Pope Leo XIV marks 100th World Mission Sunday●Pope for Mission Sunday: Evangelisation is always a work of love In a video message for the 100th World Mission Sunday,
Pope Leo XIV released a video message for the 100th World Mission Sunday, thanking the faithful for their prayers and describing evangelisation as 'always a work of love'. The message, circulated by Vatican News, highlights the missionary work of the Catholic Church and encourages Catholics worldwide to support missions through prayer and solidarity.
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Catholic dioceses are announcing that World Mission Sunday 2026 will be observed on October 18. The annual observance, marked in churches worldwide, supports missionary work and encourages prayers and donations for mission territories. Diocesan communications, including that of Kansas City-St. Joseph, are spreading word of the date as parishes begin planning for the coming year.