Christmas eGreetings
Send an eCard featuring winning artwork from this year's Missionary Childhood Association's Christmas Artwork contest. There are dozens of designs from which to choose, all drawn by elementary school-age children in Catholic schools, faith formation, or homeschool programs throughout the United States.
Please also consider helping a child in the pope's missions this Christmas season.
The Missionary Childhood Association reaches more than 3.5 million children and their families in some of the poorest parts of the world.
Welcome Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle
Congratulations and welcome to Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, the Philippines, who has been appointed by Pope Francis as the new Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
All in our mission family in the United States welcome our new prefect, as we promise prayers for him and for our ongoing efforts to support the Mission Church. [Read more]
World Mission Rosary
Pray a rosary for missionaries all over the world and those they serve. Each color of the rosary represents a different region.
Free rosaries are available to all. Contact the Office of Missions for more information.
Mass Cards and Enrollment
We offer many ways to honor your loved ones. They include enrollment in the Society for the Propagation of the Faith for individuals and families, as well as Masses of remembrance. Masses will be said for your loved ones by missionaries around the world.
For more information, contact the Office of Missions.
Missio
"It's not just charity. It's change."
A direct way to help missions around the world is through Missio, a connection with Pope Francis' missions around the world.
You can choose the project to which you would like to contribute, whether it's building a greenhouse in Kenya or growing a parish farm in the Philippines. Learn more and Donate today.
CRS / Ethical Trade
Catholic Relief Services provides assistance to those in need all over the world. You can help by donating or hosting an Ethical Fair Trade sale. Contact the Office of Missions for details.
Contact Us:
Office of Missions / CRS
Ms. Yvonne Borelli-Chace, Director
510 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
207-321-7817
yvonne.chace@portlanddiocese.org