World Mission Sunday 2026
One Church, one mission, for 100 years
In 1926, Pope Pius XI established World Mission Sunday so that every Catholic parish could share in the Church's missionary work. The first collection was taken in October 1927, and each year since, the faithful around the world have come together on the second-to-last Sunday of October to pray for and support the missions.
Your gifts are shared through the Pontifical Mission Societies with young and growing churches that can't yet support themselves, where the Gospel is often proclaimed in the hardest places.
Pope Leo XIV's Message for the 100th World Mission Sunday
For a century, Catholics around the world have joined in prayer and support for the Church's missionary work. Hear the Holy Father's message for this historic anniversary.
World Mission Sunday Resources
Free materials from the Pontifical Mission Societies to help your parish, school, or family celebrate the 100th World Mission Sunday on October 18.
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Pope Leo's Message
The Holy Father's message for World Mission Sunday 2026, ready to print or share.
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Prayer Card
A World Mission Sunday prayer card to hand out after Mass or use at home.
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Fulton Sheen Poster
A print-ready poster for church entrances, bulletin boards, and classrooms.
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Collection Envelope
The official WMS 2026 envelope for your parish's second collection.
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