The parishes of the Diocese of Fresno participate in the Missionary Cooperation Plan each year. Each parish is assigned a visiting missionary, during the months of January to August, for a weekend mission appeal to share stories of their mission activities and ask for our prayers and financial support. They come from mission dioceses, mission societies and religious congregations from Africa, Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Mexico, Peru, Vietnam, and Middle East.

A missionary group must be a recognized organization in good standing with the SPOF and provide the following:

• Letter of inclusion to MCP received no later than September of each year. Organizations wishing to participate must be a recognized Roman Catholic missionary society in good standing with the United States Society for the Propagation of the Faith serving one or more foreign countries or a diocese in the U.S. designated as a missionary by the USCCB.
• Letter must be signed by the (Arch) Bishop of Diocese or official representative of mission group. Letter must be on official letterhead with diocesan/religious group’s official seal stating the needs of organization and how monies will be used.
• Name of designated contact person must be available in the United States, including address, telephone, and email of U.S. Mission Representative.
• Immigration status of missionary speakers.
• Formal Letter of Suitability for each priest/religious/speaker by the official representative of the diocese/order/religious superior.

THE SUBMISSION PERIOD FOR 2027 MISSIONARY COOPERATION PLAN APPLICATIONS IS NOW CLOSED.
Due to the high number of applications received for this program, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of each application.
Missionary groups selected for participation will be informed.  

Questions can be directed to: Edith Maldonado, Missions Coordinator, by email [email protected] or by phone, direct line (559) 488-7409.

Dear Pastor/Administrator, Office Manager or Parish Secretary,

Thank you for welcoming the Missionary Groups to your parish this year; your assistance and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

To complete the jotform, please click on the link below or scan the QR code

2026 MCP - Mission Appeals

---

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Edith Maldonado at [email protected] or by phone at 559-488-7409.

Thank you for all the work you do in the parish!

May you have a blessed day,
Edith