Society of the Propogation of the Faith

The Society was established to assist missionary Bishops of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the far Pacific in the gathering of funds as a means of support. This office facilitates this support on an Archdiocesan level.

President: Most Rev. Joseph F. Naumann, Archbishop
Director: Father Norbert Lickteig
Secretary: Dorsie Simmons

Phone: (913) 721-1570 FAX: (913) 721-1577

"No one . . . can invoke Jesus, believe in Him, unless they are told about Him, unless they hear His name . . . Hence the task entrusted to the Church, sent to carry on His own mission . . . "

Pope John Paul II
World Mission Sunday
Message 2000

John Paul II
Encyclical On Missionary Activity
REDEMPTORIS MISSIO

"I SEE THE DAWNING OF A NEW MISSIONARY AGE, WHICH WILL BECOME A RADIANT DAY BEARING AN ABUNDANT HARVEST IF ALL CHRISTIANS, AND MISSIONARIES AND YOUNG CHURCHES IN PARTICULAR RESPOND WITH GENEROSITY AND HOLINESS TO THE CALLS AND CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME."

Dear Friends,

As I once again review the accomplishments of our Office for the Propagation of the Faith I am deeply impressed. I am touched by the generous manner in which the Church of North Eastern Kansas has reached out to assist the work of missionaries throughout the world.

Missionaries in foreign lands - as well as in our own - do immeasurable good in elevating the lot of so many of the world's poor. They make great sacrifices to identify with those less fortunate than ourselves. But there is no question that the greatest benefit which they bring is the opportunity to pass on the Gospel of Jesus to those who do not possess His revealed word.

Because of your participation in this effort our missionaries are able to build up the Body of Christ around the globe. The "new" Churches are showing a vibrancy and enthusiasm that will ultimately enrich us as well. Their marvelous success at promoting vocations to priestly and religious life can teach us much.

Thanks for helping make the dream come true.

Your brother in Christ,

+James Patrick Keleher
Archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas

World Mission Sunday
October 2000

The Third Sunday of October is a Universal Collection for the Mission Dioceses of The World - 1,015. Our Holy Father assists the Bishops of these Dioceses with their needs.

Visiting Missionary
Cooperation Plan 2000

During the Summer months - Mission Sending Societies - Men & Women are invited to our Archdiocese to appeal for the needs of their communities in areas where they do missionary work.

Mission Education

Each year visiting missionaries are present in the Archdiocesan schools and Religious Education Program to promote Mission Education. In 2000, the dates are October 16, 17, 19 & 20.