Since 1922, Missio has been the Catholic Church’s official support organisation for overseas mission.  

The Pope specifically asks Missio to help bring the Good News of Christ to the world, especially in countries where the Church is new, young or poor.  Missio cares for and supports the younger churches until they are able to be self-sufficient.

Missio raises awareness and fosters prayer and cooperation in the whole Church, with 120 offices worldwide, it is the only organisation which supports every one of the 1,069 mission dioceses of the world.

Missio exists through the generosity of Catholics. Thanks to them, we are able to respond in faith and love to the needs of our brothers and sisters, especially where poverty is most severe. Missio plays a crucial role in combating poverty, disease, injustice and exploitation.

The funds collected in each diocese of England and Wales are sent directly to local bishops in the mission territories.

Missio is a registered charity No.1056651, governed by a Trust Deed dated 18 June 1996.

Missio is part of the Pontifical Mission Societies worldwide network and does not receive grants from the Government or EU sources and does not keep investments.