Catholic Diocese of Marsabit

PMS

Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) Catholic Diocese of Marsabit

Empowering the Mission of the Church in Marsabit and Beyond

The Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) is the official missionary arm of the Catholic Church worldwide. Established to promote missionary awareness and support evangelization efforts, PMS operates under the Holy Father through the Dicastery for Evangelization in Rome.

Within the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit, PMS serves as a vital instrument for fostering missionary spirit, strengthening evangelization, and building solidarity with the universal Church.

What Are the Pontifical Mission Societies?

The Pontifical Mission Societies are four global missionary societies working together to support the Church’s evangelizing mission:

1. Society for the Propagation of the Faith

Supports young and developing Churches through prayer and financial assistance for pastoral programs, catechesis, and evangelization.

2. Missionary Childhood (Holy Childhood Association)

Encourages children to pray for and support fellow children in mission territories worldwide.

3. Society of St. Peter the Apostle

Promotes priestly and religious vocations while supporting the formation of seminarians and novices in mission dioceses.

4. Missionary Union of Priests and Religious

Deepens missionary spirituality among clergy, religious, and pastoral agents.

PMS in the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit

As a missionary diocese in northern Kenya, the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit actively participates in the global mission of the Church through PMS activities that include:

  • Animation of World Mission Sunday
  • Missionary formation programs in parishes
  • Coordination of Missionary Childhood groups in schools
  • Promotion of prayer and financial support for mission territories
  • Encouragement of missionary vocations

Through parish priests, catechists, religious communities, and lay leaders, PMS strengthens evangelization across the diocese.

Why PMS Matters to Marsabit

The Diocese of Marsabit has historically benefited from missionary support from the universal Church. Today, PMS reminds us that mission is both received and shared.

By supporting PMS, the faithful:

  • Participate in the universal mission of the Church
  • Support emerging Churches across the world
  • Strengthen local evangelization efforts
  • Live out Christ’s command to “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19)

Mission is not optional it is the identity of the Church.

How You Can Participate

Every baptized Catholic is called to missionary discipleship. You can participate in PMS through:

  • Prayer for missions
  • Supporting World Mission Sunday collections
  • Joining Missionary Childhood groups
  • Encouraging vocations
  • Promoting missionary awareness in your parish