Uniting Faith & Mission: From Brooklyn to the World
Uniting Faith & Mission: From Brooklyn to the World
The Propagation of the Faith of the Diocese of Brooklyn is one of the Pontifical Mission Societies, along with the Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) and the Society of St. Peter the Apostle. Together these societies, each with their own emphases, are the main fundraising organizations for the missionary work of the Church. The Propagation of the Faith office is located in the Chancery of the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Donors and Mass Cards
We accept donations of Mass stipends and offer various Mass cards for individual, Triduum, Novena, and Gregorian Masses. Stipends and intentions are given to missionary priests who visit the office which are taken back to and said in their home countries. Annuities and estate donations are also available for arrangement.
We also accept and distribute new and used vestments and sacred vessels donated to us by parishes and individuals which are greatly needed in mission lands.
Pastors and Administrators
The Summer Mission Appeal and World Mission Sunday are the only two collections made out and sent to the Propagation of the Faith office. Also, many parishes in the Diocese of Brooklyn order calendars through the Propagation of the Faith office, which is our primary fundraiser. For collection remittance forms, questions about calendars, donating vestments & religious articles, or Mass stipend overflow, visit the Pastors & Administrators tab or contact our office.
Academies and Faith Formation
Mite Boxes, “Helping Hands” envelopes, and other Missionary Childhood Association materials are available through our office. Please visit the “Academies & Faith Formation” tab or contact our office for questions about participating in Lent, Advent, and World Mission Sunday activities.
Missionaries
Our office organizes the annual Diocesan Mission Cooperative Program (DMCP), also known as the Summer Mission Appeal, which invites missionaries from around the world to preach in the parishes of Brooklyn and Queens. For questions about how to request participation, deadlines, and other DMCP info, please visit the Missionaries tab or contact our office.
World Mission Sunday
Since 1927, World Mission Sunday has fallen on every penultimate Sunday in October. Globally, the collection taken at this Mass is sent to dioceses around the world in most need. Students of Catholic Academies in Brooklyn and Queens are honored at this Mass at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral for their generosity to the missions. For more information about World Mission Sunday, to view coverage of last year’s Mass, or learn how to participate, please visit the World Mission Sunday tab or contact our office.
Lives Changed: Fruit of the Missions
Donations made to the Propagation of the Faith make a real difference. Many missionaries visit our office or send us updates about their ministries to share with you – their “beloved benefactors.” Visit the “Fruit of the Missions” tab to see tangible ways your generosity has touched lives around the globe.
About
Still curious? For additional information about the Pontifical Mission Societies and other missionary resources, visit the About tab.
