Courtney McGrail
World Missions Ireland (WMI) has taken a fresh and novel approach this year to engage Irish people about mission.
Journalist Charlie Bird accompanied WMI staff members on a mission trip to South Korea and the Philippines and a DVD, filmed by the well-known broadcaster is due to be shown in Churches across Ireland on Mission Sunday.
As the official organisation of the Catholic Church for mission awareness in Ireland, WMI is eager to show the diversity of the work of the missionary Church, the joy of being a missionary and a Catholic.
This short DVD features reportage of missionaries as they go about their daily work, serving the people and being a visible, important witness and presence to those in most need.
WMI is hoping that the DVD will be shown in as many Churches as possible on Mission Sunday, October 18. It is also being shown on parish and diocesan websites, YouTube, social media and WMI’s own website www.wmi.ie
Fr Maurice Hogan SSC, National Director of WMI says: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to show the very valuable work that missionaries are involved in abroad. This footage showcases the incredible, positive and uplifting work the Church is engaged in through its mission outreach. This DVD is a valuable resource for priests on Mission Sunday to encourage their parishioners to support missionaries and the work of our Church.”
