The Catholic mission, mapped.

Every diocese. Every mission organization. Every volunteer opportunity. One directory for the entire Catholic world.

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Lay Mission3.5 years

Maryknoll Lay Missioners

Maryknoll Lay Missioners send Catholics to serve communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Missioners live and work alongside local communities in healthcare, education, agriculture, and pastoral ministry. Includes 3 months of missioner formation before departure.

Mission SocietyInternational

Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers

The Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America โ€” the first Catholic foreign mission society founded in the US. Maryknoll priests and brothers serve in direct evangelization, pastoral ministry, healthcare, education, and HIV/AIDS ministry across 20+ countries.

Religious SistersInternational

Maryknoll Sisters

The Maryknoll Sisters were the first Catholic sisters in the US founded specifically for overseas mission. Serving in 26 countries across 29 nationalities, sisters work in education, healthcare, pastoral work, social justice, and HIV/AIDS ministry.

Domestic Volunteer1 year

Jesuit Volunteer Corps

JVC places young adults in full-time roles with social justice organizations across 19 US cities. Volunteers live in intentional community, work 40 hours/week with partner agencies, and are formed in Ignatian spirituality through 5 annual retreats.

Campus Mission2 years

FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)

FOCUS missionaries are trained and placed at US college campuses to evangelize and disciple students through Bible studies, personal mentorship, and campus events. Missionaries raise personal support and serve for 2-year terms on 200+ campuses.

Youth Evangelization9 months

NET Ministries

NET Ministries trains and sends teams of 8-12 young adults on 9-month service. Retreat Teams travel the country leading parish youth retreats. Discipleship Teams root in one community for the year. All team members raise personal support.