Franciscan Missions
600+ missions worldwide in poverty relief, disaster response, education, healthcare.
The General Secretariat for Franciscan Missions (US) coordinates 600+ missions worldwide in India, Philippines, Vietnam, Argentina, and Mozambique. Programs include poverty relief, disaster relief, food and water provision, education, healthcare, women's and children's assistance, and seminary/vocations support.
“Poverty, simplicity, and solidarity with the least”
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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.
Franciscan Mission Service
Two-year lay mission placements in Latin America, Kenya, and the US-Mexico border.
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