“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

Pentecost is the great feast of mission—the day the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles and transformed their fear into boldness, their silence into proclamation. With tongues of fire and hearts ablaze, they stepped into the streets and began sharing the Good News with people from every nation.   This moment wasn’t just the birth

On May 3rd, the Church celebrates the Feast of Sts. Philip and James, two of the twelve apostles chosen by Christ to follow him and to spread the Gospel.    Though their backgrounds and the work they did after the Resurrection was different, they were united in their mission, the mission to bring the hope of

Last weekend, we welcomed Catholic healthcare professionals from across the country to our annual Retreat/Seminar at Loyola Marymount University.   Throughout the weekend, participants came together to pray, reflect, and discern the call to serve with Mission Doctors. From coast to coast, doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants gathered with a shared desire: to

This month, Catholic doctors, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners will gather for our annual Retreat/Seminar at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.   They will spend the weekend discerning a call to service, hearing from veteran Mission Doctors, and learning about the challenges of working in a resource-poor setting.    These medical professionals are

On March 19, we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, honoring the quiet strength and faith of the man chosen to be the earthly father of Jesus.    St. Joseph is not only a model of fatherhood and trust in God’s plan, but he is also a powerful protector. The protector of the Holy Family, of

As we enter the season of Lent, receiving the cross upon our foreheads on Ash Wednesday, we begin a journey.    With each day we are invited to follow the path of the 40 days in the desert that Jesus spent in prayer, fasting and responding to temptation       The ashes and the words remind us