The Pontifical Mission Societies publish booklets focusing on mission spirituality, mission theology and the call to mission addressed to all the baptized. These publications may be used as part of religious education programs, parish discussion or study groups, as well as a guide for reflection by priests, Religious, seminarians, deacons and lay pastoral leaders. For more information, please call 1-800-431-2222 or send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Mission Lessons

Launched in May 2008, The Pontifical Mission Societies now offers "Mission Lessons," a series of audio messages designed to teach and inspire. “Mission Lessons” feature Monsignor Kozar reflecting on what he has seen on visits to the Developing World – the life-giving service of priests, Religious Sisters and Brothers, and laycatechists – and on what he has learned from missionaries. The 60-second spots then relate those experiences to the “lessons” they hold for the everyday lives of listeners. Click here to listen to "Mission Lessons." To order a free CD of Volumes 2, 3 or 4 please call 1-800-431-2222, Ext. 709.

Faithful Witness

"Faithful Witness,” an audio / radio documentary produced by the Pontifical Mission Societies, was released on December 9 as we marked the three decades that have passed since Archbishop Sheen’s death. It is already slated to be broadcast on Catholic radio, and will be featured online. Copies will also be made available to diocesan directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, and to the general public as well; to obtain a copy, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Titles by Cardinal Avery Dulles, S.J.

• Why Catholics Don't Evangelize and Why They Must

• The Church & the Kingdom: Are They Distinct, Or Identical? with response paper by Cardinal Francis George, O.M.I.

• Evangelizing Theology

• You Are Called to be Missionary related to U.S. Bishops' Mission Pastoral, To the Ends of the Earth

• Why Mission?
  

• Eucharist: Sacrament of World Mission

• Ordained for the Universal Church

• Lay People in the Mission of the Church

• Introducing Redemptoris Missio

• Mission in the Catechism of the Catholic Church

• St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Patron of Missionaries, Patron of the Missions

• Alone with Our Lord Holy Hour / Individual In the Presence of Christ Holy Hour Group

• Gospel series:The Mission of the Church... ...according to Matthew ...according to Mark ...according to Luke

Other Titles Include

• Pope Benedict Pamphlet: The Pontifical Mission Societies in cooperation with Our Sunday Visitor Publishing offers a pamphlet featuring information and facts about the Papacy and the Pontifical Mission Societies.

• A Missionary Journal -- A Visit to the Church in Southeast Asia: Featuring reflections by Monsignor John E. Kozar, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States (with discussion questions).

• Teaching the Spirit of Mission Ad Gentes -- Continuing Pentecost Today: Issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.