Each year Catholic Mission internationally reaches out to give life and hope to millions of people in 1100 dioceses spanning 125 countries, and offering mission formation opportunities in 160 countries. This is possible because of passionate, caring people like you.

Catholic Mission raises funds for the largest humanitarian organisation (the Catholic Church) in the world, and is the only Catholic organisation with works dedicated to children. Catholic Mission partners with local Catholic dioceses and parishes. Works are carried out by lay and religious people, including priests, brothers and sisters/nuns, who are usually in their home country or community.

In 2010, all Catholic Mission agencies worldwide assisted 2.5 million children and helped train 77,000 seminarians. Australian supporters alone directly assisted missionary works in assisted 131 dioceses in 37 countries, specifically:

• 507,414 children in their spiritual and practical needs
• 9,203 catechists and 3,983 seminarians in training
• The building, upkeep and maintenance of more than 79 churches, presbyteries, pastoral centres and 15 convents
• Subsidies for 17 Catholic radio and TV broadcasters
• Mission formation opportunities for more than 600,000 Australians

What an amazing contribution you and passionate people like you have made throughout the world!