World Mission Sunday, our annual worldwide Eucharistic celebration for the Missions and missionaries of the world, will be on Oct. 22, 2017. This collection on the next-to-last Sunday in October is a unique, global effort for the entire Church to provide for the building up of over 1,000 local churches in Asia and Africa, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe. Through the work of these churches, and their witness to Christ, the poor receive practical help and experience God's love and mercy, His hope, and peace. This year, there is a unique opportunity to engage with Pope Francis directly, on World Mission Sunday and throughout the year, using the Facebook Messenger App and suggestions/materials for educators, catechists, and youth ministers on how to get our youth involved. All resources (English & Spanish) may be found at https://www.missio.org/resources.aspx or visit ChatWithThePope.org