Photo Gallery

Check out our photo gallery with images and stories from recent visits to mission dioceses.

Take a trip with us down memory lane back to the turn of the century when 9 out of every 10 rural communities had no Catholic Church. Catholics in these areas struggled to practice their faith without church buildings and even priests.

A dream more than 20 years in the making was realized with the dedication of the new St. Anthony Church in Mandaree, N.D. this summer. The new church, built with assistance from a Catholic Extension grant, reflects the culture of the tribes it serves.

Beyond the breathtaking sights of Arizona and New Mexico lie some of the poorest Catholic communities of our country in the Diocese of Gallup. The diocese, which straddles the northern quadrants of Arizona and New Mexico, faces challenges of extreme weather and poverty.

The South Carolina coast is known for its beaches and resorts that attract millions of tourists each year. Life on these islands is in stark contrast to the nearby resort towns. Utilities like water, sewer and electricity for the coastal resorts are laid right past the homes of longtime residents who are too poor to tap into them.