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The World Needs Hope – Letter from Our Executive Director

Kevin Foy explores the Pentecost message of Pope Leo XIV, the challenges of time, and invites people with a vision of the Church as a place of belonging, prophetic love, solidarity and social transformation to our upcoming Summit on Mission and Evangelization.

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Summit on Mission and Evangelization — Register Today!

Our Jubilee Summit is fast approaching! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from leading experts in mission theology, spirituality, and praxis and to discern and dialogue with fellow mission leaders. Learn…

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Advocacy Alert – Urge the Senate to Preserve International Aid

It’s urgent to contact your Senators and save lives around the world – get all the details and background, then make the call!

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Witnesses of Hope – Final Reflection on Renewing the Mission of Hope

Our final virtual Jubilee reflection series is on Thursday, June 26 at 11:30am ET / 10:30am CT / 8:30am PT. This session will include special video of Pope Leo XIV.

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Participate in Our Pentecost Appeal

Support USCMA’s efforts to form, connect, and resource faith leaders as Witnesses of Hope.

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Families Living in Fear – The Current Reality of Migrants Living in the US

You’re invited to a compelling webinar hosted by the Maryknoll family on June 24 at 5:00pm PDT. Learn from El Paso pastor Fr. Rafael Garcia and attorney Heidi Cerneka about the challenges migrants family face today

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A World of Mission – June 2025

Check out our curated links to the latest news about the Church on mission throughout the world.

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Pilgrimage to Rome – Celebrate Mission with Pope Leo XIV

Our Jubilee of the Missions Pilgrimage to Rome is fast approaching! Join us on October 2-11, 2025, for this spiritual journey of reflection on the Church’s missionary identity, celebration of…

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Looking Ahead on the Calendar

Check out our enriching events all summer and fall…

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A World of Mission – May 2025 Highlights

Get the latest missionary news about how the Church can change its view of Africa, a bishop’s vision pastoral care in Latin America, efforts to address youth unemployment in India, peace efforts in Pakistan, and a Jubilee campaign in Oceania…

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Call to Action – Defending National Service

Last month, the government announced substantial cuts to AmericaCorps funding, which countless Catholic agencies rely on to engage young people in encounter and service with communities at social and economic margins. As USCMA member organization Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN) notes in a statement on this pressing issue, “..Service is not merely an act of charity — it is an act of hope.” Learn more about how you can get involved.

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Bring Hope to Life – Pentecost Appeal

In this season of hope for the Church and renewal for USCMA, we invite you to take an extra step in supporting our efforts to form, connect and resource faith leaders as Witnesses of Hope by contributing to our Pentecost Appeal.

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