Missionary Week observed in the Catholic Church

The Catholic Church is observing Missionary Week, a period dedicated to prayer for religious and lay missionaries. This observance includes supporting Papal Mission Works through offerings.

In a historical context related to the theme, Sister Krystyna Smoter (known in her order as Sister Bronisława) shared her experiences serving on missions in Madagascar. A member of the Little Sisters of Mercy of Orione, she worked in the tropical, agricultural nation where many residents face food insecurity. Her service followed her studies in music and her work with children in Włocławwek, Poland.