Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (PIME)
500+ missionaries in 18 countries. Training local clergy since 1850.
Founded in Milan (1850) and Rome (1874), PIME has sent over 2,000 missionaries to the most challenging missions. With 500+ missionaries in 18 countries, PIME focuses on first evangelization, local clergy formation, and work in areas closed to or neglected by other missionaries.
“Lifelong Gospel messengers at the frontiers of mission”
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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.
Franciscan Mission Service
Two-year lay mission placements in Latin America, Kenya, and the US-Mexico border.
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