Myanmar: WMS2025 update

‘Missionaries of hope among all peoples’

Each October, on World Mission Sunday, the Holy Father invites all Catholics to support Missio – his charity for world mission – through a special collection. This day of prayer, solidarity and giving unites Catholics worldwide to share the Good News of God’s love and the hope which has the power to transform lives.

Every single donation from these worldwide World Mission Sunday Masses supports churches, hospitals, clinics, schools, orphanages and vocations in countries where the Church is new, young or poor.

For 2025, Pope Francis chose the theme ‘Missionaries of hope among all peoples’. Through our appeal we invited parishioners to find out more about the work of missionaries in Myanmar as they walk alongside communities that are in great distress due to the ongoing civil war.

Sr Regina of the Good Shepherd Sisters in Myanmar brings spiritual and practical assistance to people who have had to flee their homes. In her latest message, she said:

‘We are rigorously initiating emergency response programmes, psychosocial support programmes and community-based education to protect the vulnerable. The prayerful and financial support from Missio encourages us to continue our mission with a compassionate heart, despite our own personal sorrows and struggles. Thank you.’