The theme for 2016: "Is Poverty Inevitable? A Prophetic and Practical Response.' The evening explored how we respond to poverty as people of faith.
The World Care Benefit and Celebration has become an anticipated spring gathering for mission- and social justice-minded Catholics. This event draws both those who are solidly committed as well as those who seek to deepen their understanding of these values.
The World Care Benefit is our fundraiser of the year and proceeds support our program.
FMS interviewed our four new missioners after their three month formation training period. Each has taken a unique path to overseas mission, but they share a common excitement for their new lives in solidarity with marginalized communities.
Video portions of the finalists' applications for the San Damiano Servant Leadership Award for a dedicated, faithful, service-oriented young leader answering God’s call to build the kingdom of heaven on earth today. About the award: franciscanmissionservice.org/SAN_DAMIANO_AWARD
Coverage of the 2014 event benefiting Franciscan Mission Service in Washington, DC. The theme for the evening was "Profoundly Changed: New Disciples for Peace, Justice, and Hope."