Sharing Christ Across Cultures and Faiths
Click for Fresh News of the Xaverian Missionaries Worldwide Network – October 12, 2024
World Mission Sunday 2024
World Mission Sunday is always celebrated on the second to last Sunday of October, this year on October 20th. It is a special day that unites Catholics worldwide in prayer, solidarity, and support for the Church’s mission efforts.
This year’s theme, chosen by Pope Francis, is rooted in the Gospel of Matthew: “Go and Invite Everyone to the Banquet,” reflecting the inclusive and urgent call to bring God’s love to everyone. Join us in this universal mission to spread the Gospel and invite all to experience the joy of Christ’s message!
Resources you may be interested in
- Message of Pope Francis for World Mission Sunday 2024
- Missio of the United States
- Podcasts on the Global Mission of the church
- Mission Blog of the Xaverian Missionaries USA
The Xaverian Missionaries of the USA and the United Kingdom collaborated to unite religious and secular people in a unique dialogue and exchange. Since then, we have organized special conferences in Scotland (2013) and Rutgers University, New Jersey (2015). Shortly afterward, we began a Meetup for a monthly exchange of religious and secular friends, which has continued to the present. Join us for fascinating conversations about pressing issues and concerns we all share. Contact us here.
Mission Month of October and Interfaith Dialogue Opportunities
Contact Fr. Carl Chudy for more information at Metrowest Interfaith Community or admin@hollistoninterfaith.org
Take a Look at the Latest Print Edition of our WorldCatholic.US Newsletter
LISTENING TO THOSE WHO LEFT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
In America the landscape of the Catholic Church is changing dramatically, as is all religious communities and institutions. The new mission of the Xaverian Missionaries seeks to engage with our Catholic tradition to all outside of the church, Christianity, and even religion itself. The departure of those formed in the Catholic faith is felt in every parish. Disaffiliated families make up the majority of Catholic communities throughout the country.
We listen to those who left the church and sacramental practice lovingly and empathetically.
We root ourselves in these departure narratives, learning about their world and how they walk in it.
We gain deeper insight into the needs, longings, and desires of young people and others, and in dialogue with our tradition, we can change our pastoral maps and parish cultures, beginning in Catholic families.
Catholic Interfaith Solidarity
Check out the latest resources and opportunities for Catholics and others to share our lives, faith, and friendship with people of other faiths and traditions. Click here. Other resources for interfaith dialogue may be found here.
