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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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 …
Five Ways Catholic Healthcare Professionals Can Live Their Faith (Wherever They Serve) Your vocation in medicine is more than a profession—it’s a calling. This free guide from Mission Doctors Association offers five simple, practical ways Catholic doctors, dentists, PAs, and nurse practitioners can integrate their faith into daily practice. Whether you serve in a busy hospital, a …
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Donate Your gift brings life-saving care to those who need it most. When healthcare systems are fragile or unavailable, Mission Doctors step in—providing skilled, compassionate medical care rooted in faith and dignity. Your donation equips doctors, surgeons, and medical professionals to serve patients who would otherwise go without care. Because of you, surgeries …
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 …
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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… …
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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 …
