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 […]

We’re excited to welcome Maria Rodriguez to the Mission Doctors Association team as our new Office Administrator!  With a rich background in community service, education, and media relations, Maria brings a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for supporting our mission of Catholic healthcare around the world. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Maria’s career began

His story is one of profound transformation: from tax collector—an occupation often viewed with suspicion in his time—to a follower of Christ who dedicated his life to proclaiming the Good News.   On September 21, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Matthew, the Apostle and Evangelist.    Matthew reminds us that God calls each of us

In several short months, Mission Doctors Association will gather with friends and supporters for the Heart for the World Gala on February 14, 2026. The evening promises to be filled with joy, hope, and a celebration of the lifesaving work made possible through your generosity. But before the first guest arrives at the Cathedral of Our Lady

On August 6, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration—that mysterious and radiant moment when Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain and revealed His divine glory. His face shone like the sun. His clothes became dazzling white. And from a cloud came the voice of the Father: “This is my beloved Son…

Next month MDA remembers our founder, Msgr. Anthony Brouwers, who passed into his eternal reward in 1964.  His legacy, as the visionary of the lay missionary service,  lives on today in Peru, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and the rest of the dioceses and countries where lay missionaries have served.   What Will Your Legacy Be?

“Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve You as You deserve. To give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds…”   The prayer of a soldier, wounded by a cannonball in 1521 reflects radical transformation during his long and difficult recovery. The physical pain and

When you support Mission Doctors, your gift does far more than fund medical care—it helps build the foundation that makes every moment of healing possible.   Long before a doctor steps into a Catholic Mission Hospital or greets a patient for the first time, your generosity is already at work behind the scenes.   Since 1959,

John’s mission began even before he was born.   At the sound of Mary’s voice, Elizabeth rejoices and declares to Mary, “For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.” – Luke 1:44   John’s life was one of witness, humility, and preparation. His voice crying

While international humanitarian funding has declined across several regions of the world, Mission Doctors continue to serve.   The disruptions have led to critical reduction of essential health programs, especially those serving mothers and children. Programs offering prenatal care, malnutrition treatment, ongoing support for patients with HIV and TB, and basic medical services have been reduced or halted, leaving countless