Posted October 24, 2019

Hundreds of faithful from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrated World Mission Sunday Oct. 20 with a special Mass and activities at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. Before the Mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput, many of the participants prayed the rosary focusing on the five regions of the world where the church’s missionary activity is taking place. Afterward people gathered to enjoy a luncheon with an international flavor. The events capped the worldwide Extraordinary Month of Mission in the church, and the past year dedicated to missionary activity in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • The multi-colored World Mission Rosary, representing the five regions of the world in which missionaries share the Gospel message, was prayed by local participants in the World Mission Sunday events Oct. 20 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia.

  • Michele Meiers (standing at rear), assistant director of the archdiocesan Pontifical Mission Societies that sponsored the World Mission Sunday activities, leads the rosary in the cathedral chapel.

  • Participants at the World Mission Sunday Mass walk with a banner proclaiming the global missionary spirit.

  • The archdiocesan Office for Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees, whose banner is carried into Mass, cosponsored the World Mission Sunday Mass.

  • Children who produced contest-winning artwork for the Holy Childhood Association — a pontifical mission society — walk in procession at the World Mission Sunday Mass, Oct. 20, 2019 in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. (Photo by Sarah Webb)

  • Archbishop Charles Chaput along with missionary priests celebrates the liturgy of the Eucharist.

  • The children show their winning artwork, which will be available as Christmas cards this year.

  • People enjoy an international-themed luncheon after Mass.