James H. Kroeger

James H. Kroeger

Maryknoll Fr. James H. Kroeger served in missions in Asia (Philippines and Bangladesh) for over five decades. His recent publications are Walking with Pope Francis (Orbis Books) and three short, meditative books: Living in Joyful Hope, Exploring Vatican II Treasures and A Joyful Journey with Pope Francis. 

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Pope Pius XI, who served as pope from 1922-1939, created World Mission Sunday in 1926. (CNS/L'Osservatore Romano)

From Pius XI to Leo XIV: World Mission Day marks 100 years

Papal messages have stressed the message of Vatican II's Ad Gentes: "The pilgrim Church is missionary by her very nature," writes Maryknoll Fr. James H. Kroeger.

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