By LiCAS.news
SEOUL – Marking half a century of missionary service, the Korean Missionary Society gathered at Myeongdong Cathedral on Feb 26, for a Holy Mass celebrating its 50th anniversary.
The event brought together clergy, missionaries, and the faithful to honor the Society’s enduring commitment to evangelization and global outreach.
Archbishop Peter Soon-taick Chung of Seoul presided over the Eucharistic celebration, which was attended by prominent church leaders, including Cardinal Andrew Soo-jung Yeom and Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari, the Apostolic Nuncio to Korea.
Delivering a message from Pope Francis, Archbishop Gaspari highlighted the Society’s unwavering commitment to spreading the Gospel across diverse cultures.
A symbolic procession showcased the Society’s global reach, with representatives from the nine countries where its missionaries serve—Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, China, Cambodia, Mozambique, the Philippines, Mexico, and the United States—walking together to honor their shared mission.
In his message, Pope Francis extended his spiritual closeness to those gathered, urging them to give thanks for the many graces received over the years.
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