Mission Cooperative Plan

The Archdiocese of New York is wonderful because of the diversity it encompasses.  Within the ten counties comprising the Archdiocese, there are Parishes in business areas and in residential neighborhoods.  There are also Parishes of all sizes in the sprawling suburbs and county villages.  Some Parishes serve thousands of people; other minister to smaller congregations.  The ethnic and language diversity are also to be noted.  In the Archdiocese the Eucharist is celebrated in over thirity languages.  Many Parishes serve long establised groups along with recently arrived immigrants.  Yet, all are an integral part of and have an indispennsible role in the Mission life of the Church.

Each year every Parish in the Archdiocese of New York participates in the Mission Cooperative Plan.  The purpose of the MCP is two-fold. 

• First, many Mission Dioceses, Religious Congregations, and lay organizations, serving in the missions, receive a chance to personally appeal for prayer and financial support from our Parishes.
• Secondly, as Catholics we have the opportunity to increase Missionary Awareness, to help learn about mission life today. The visiting Missionary offers the opportunity for the people to reflect on their vital role in the universal mission of the Church to spread the Gospel and the need to strengthen their concern for their brothers and sisters around the world.

It is the responsibility of the Office of the Propagation of the Faith under the Cardinal Archbishop to select who is invited to come to the Archdiocese.

The Office of the Propagation of the Faith believes it is important for each of us to understand the purpose of missionaries coming to visit our Parishes.  We ask you to welcome them on our behalf and grow from their faith. The offerings collected are forwarded to the Dioceses, Religious Organizations or lay organizations and used in their mission work.

Thank you to our Parishes for the support and solidarity you give to the Mission Cooperative Plan.