“Francis, go and rebuild my Church.” - Jesus
Who We Are
The Francis Institute exists to bring about renewal within the Catholic Church and its universal mission to make disciples of all nations. We seek to unite the Faithful in their missionary call, whether it be in the work of the New Evangelization or the mission ad gentes (to the nations).
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
-1 Peter 4:10
“The number of those awaiting Christ is still immense: the human and cultural groups not yet reached by the Gospel, or for whom the Church is scarcely present, are so widespread as to require the uniting of all the Church’s resources.”
- St. Pope John Paul II, Mission of the Redeemer
Our Mission
The Francis Institute is about the work of rebuilding the Church & advancing Christ’s kingdom through four pillars: preaching the Gospel, making disciples, building community, and serving the poor. We seek to network Catholic organizations and parishes with one another and with the crucial work of missionaries.
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Parish Missions
Give your parish or a parish group the opportunity to deepen their relationship with God, being the hands and feet of Christ to the poor, and growing in community through our foreign or domestic Parish Mission options.
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Foreign Mission Trips
We offer a variety of foreign mission trip opportunities, from short-term (1-2 weeks) to mid-term (1-12 months). Singles, couples, and families are welcome and encouraged to come!
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Projects
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of the poor? Learn about our on-going projects that help those in need in the Amazon region of Peru.
Our Missionaries
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Jose and Dianith
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Wellington
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Jack
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Angie
Support the Francis Institute
The Francis Institute seeks to partner with individual and parishes to assist them in fulfilling their call to renew the Church and, in the words of St. Peter, to “remember the poor."
