Evangelization and the Missionary Spirit

Read the US Bishops’ pastoral letter on evangelization, Go and Make Disciples. “The gospel message gives us a different vision of what life is all about…We do not view life’s purpose as the gathering of power and riches, but as the gracious invitation to live for God and others in love” (Go and Make Disciples, #21). The US bishops say something important here…evangelization is about living courageously (counter-culturally) and lovingly in our world, inviting others to experience the Good News through us.

Learn more about our neighbors, the Xavierian Missionaries, who operate the Fatima Shrine in Holliston.

Catholic Charities USA is the membership association of one of the nation’s largest social service networks which provides vital social services to people in need, regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Catholic Charities of Boston is a comprehensive service provider in Eastern Massachusetts.

Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic bishops of the U.S. to assist poor and disadvantaged people outside the country. Catholic Extension is the largest supporter of Catholic missionary work in the U.S. and its territories.

The Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Mercy Volunteer Corps, Franciscan Volunteer Ministry and FrancisCorps all provide young people with the opportunity to live in community and offer Christian service. The Ignatian Volunteer Corps offers people over the age of 50 the opportunity to make a difference through volunteer work in the community.

Learn about various ministries and vocations to religious life in the Catholic Church both nationally and here in the Boston Archdiocese.