Did you know that in mission dioceses in Africa and Asia, it costs at least $700 a year to train a student (also known as a seminarian) for the priesthood? Even though their families and parish communities try to support them, and the seminaries do their best to grow their own food, it’s a struggle to cover the full costs of seminary training.
The Pontifical Mission Societies believe no vocation should be turned away through lack of funds. That’s why the Holy Father asks us to channel help from our supporters in the United States to help build the future of our Church. With your help, we can support the next generation of leaders for our global Church.