Every Christian is called to be a missionary and at World Mission Sunday Mass this weekend in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the faithful were reminded about the importance of supporting the work of the missions through whatever sacrifices they can make.
Sunday marked the 98th World Mission Sunday that was instituted in 1926 by Pope Pius XI as a mandatory, global second collection to help support mission territories in the world.
Cardinal Dolan celebrated the liturgy and invited Fr. Roger Landry to give the homily.
Fr. Landry was recently appointed by Pope Francis as the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies here in the United States.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks and Father Dave Dwyer talk about Cardinal Dolan’s anniversary, why we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension on Thursday, the meanings of Pentecost, Pope Leo’s upcoming encyclical on human dignity and artificial intelligence, the duty of the Church to engage with the world, and answer a question about the Easter Season.
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Archbishop Ronald Hicks
| 05/19/2026
“In moments such as these, we are reminded of the call to be instruments of peace; as Pope Leo XIV has said, ‘Where violence wounds the human family, compassion and unity must be our steadfast reply.’" said the president of the USCCB.
By:
The Good Newsroom
| 05/19/2026
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The recognition highlighted Kelly’s leadership and the Knights’ longstanding efforts to promote charity, human dignity, and peace worldwide.