As we enter the Christmas season, we are reminded of the profound gift of God’s love made flesh in the birth of Jesus. This season of joy, hope, and peace calls us to reflect on the ways Christ’s love is alive in our world today — especially through the work of Mission Doctors serving communities in need around …
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Today, we celebrate God’s perfect plan. And as we celebrate His plan for Mary, conceived without sin on this feast of the Immaculate Conception – we can also pause and consider how our lives are a reflection of God’s will. Will we be prepared to say “Yes!” when God calls us? Will we follow Mary’s example …
After more than three years in Peru, Dr. Lucy Goh, MD, is finally headed back to life in the United States. A pediatrician and lifelong Catholic, Dr. Lucy felt called to mission work early in her career. Since becoming a physician, she has served on several missions in Asia and Africa before finding a …
Are you a Catholic physician, dentist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner who has felt a call toward serving in medical missions, but wonder where to begin? The Mission Doctors Retreat/Seminar is designed to help you prayerfully and practically explore that call. Taking place April 17-19, 2026, at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, this weekend offers time to …
Mission Doctors Association is filled with joy to announce that Br. John Kiesler, OFM will receive the Msgr. Anthony Brouwers Award at our Heart for the World Gala on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Center in Los Angeles. The Msgr. Anthony Brouwers Award is the highest honor bestowed by Mission Doctors Association, recognizing a lifetime of faithful …
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“Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ.” Throughout his papacy, St. John Paul II called the Church to a renewed commitment to mission. He believed deeply that every Christian is invited to share in the Church’s missionary spirit, whether through prayer, support, or service on the ground. On October 22, the …
For all of us at Mission Doctors Association, this Sunday holds a special place in our hearts. Our Mission Doctors serve in partnership with the Church, providing lifesaving medical care and a witness of faith in some of the most underserved regions of Africa and Latin America. Their work is one expression of the Church’s …
We are thrilled to welcome Doris Weaver to the long-term formation class this year. Doris will soon embark on a three-year mission to serve at St. Anne’s Hospital in Damongo, Ghana, bringing her skills, experience, and faith to communities in need. A Journey Rooted in Faith and Service Doris was born in Mindanao, Philippines, …
At Mission Doctors Association, we are always looking for ways to better support the incredible men and women who dedicate their skills to providing lifesaving care in underserved communities around the world. We are thrilled to announce an exciting addition to our service program: a new mentoring initiative for long-term Mission Doctors. Starting …
St. Thérèse never set foot on the mission field, yet she is honored as co-patroness of the missions alongside St. Francis Xavier. Her daily acts of love, sacrifice, and prayer for missionaries showed us that the heart of mission is not only in going abroad but also in living each moment with great love for …
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