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Sharing from our Abundance
We are thankful once again to have our missionaries come and speak at our parishes. This year, we had over 40 missionaries from a combination of Dioceses and Religious Orders and are hoping to surpass the amount raised last year. God has blessed the Diocese of Arlington with generous parishioners who gladly share their prayers […]
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Franciscan Missionaries on the Front Lines
Once again we are welcoming our Missionaries back to the Diocese. It was wonderful last year to resume in-person Mission Appeals. The Diocese had a highly successful MCP and we are looking forward to this year’s Missionary visits. Over 40 different Mission Organizations from around the world will be visiting our parishes to share with […]
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called to mission
We are all called to Mission. For more than 2,000 years missionaries have evangelized and obeyed the Great Commission. Just before his Ascension, Jesus instructed his apostles, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to […]
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The Mission Cooperative Appeal: Making a Difference
Recently I was able to speak with Fr. Mbinkar of the Diocese of Kumbo, which is located in the west African nation of Cameroon to discuss how the Mission Cooperative Plan (MCP) makes a difference in his country. Cameroon has three major religious groups, the largest being Catholics, then Protestants, followed by Muslims and finally […]
Read MoreMissionary Cooperative Plan – Frequently Asked Questions
Please share this information with any/all staff who may have a part in the MCP Process. 1.) What is the Missionary Cooperation Plan (MCP)? The Missionary Cooperation Plan (MCP) is an annual opportunity for mission groups, lay organizations and mission dioceses to personally appeal for prayer and financial support from Catholics of the U.S. Additionally, […]
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Interview with Bishop Ernest Ngboko, CICM of the Diocese of Lisala
Earlier this year, His Excellency, Bishop Ernest Ngboko, CICM of the Diocese of Lisala was kind enough to tell us a little about himself and his diocese in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Read and enjoy! Where are you from and how did you become a priest and then a bishop? I am Most […]
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Jesus, the Poor, Maimed, Blind, and Lame
The Arlington Mission Office proudly concludes our presentation of the winners of the Missionary Essay Contest with the fine, 1st Place winner by Aaron Peiffer. Ragged, unkempt, and neglected, they appeared at the door of our mission house looking for a moment of respite, a touch of humanity, a look of compassion, a word of […]
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