Franciscan Mission Service
Two-year lay mission placements in Latin America, Kenya, and the US-Mexico border.
Franciscan Mission Service prepares and sends lay Catholics on 2-year international mission placements. Missioners serve in healthcare, education, community organizing, and parish ministry. Includes 6 months of cross-cultural formation in Washington DC before departure.
“Radical Gospel living in the Franciscan tradition”
Areas of Mission
Countries Served
Volunteer & Mission Opportunities
Duration
2 years
Requirements
Catholic, ages 21-55
See Also
Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Long-term lay Catholics serving in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers
The first US Catholic foreign mission society, serving in 20+ countries since 1911.
Maryknoll Sisters
First US Catholic sisters founded for overseas mission. Serving in 26 countries for over 100 years.
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Full-time service in 19 US cities. Community living, social justice, Ignatian formation.
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