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

“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

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