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ABOUT THE MISSIONARIES OF THE POOR
The
Missionaries of the Poor (M.O.P.)
is an international monastic order of Brothers
dedicated to "Joyful Service with Christ on the
Cross" to serve the poorest of the poor. The order
was started in 1981 by Father Richard Ho Lung and
has now grown to over 500 brothers around the world.
We
have free missions around the globe. Our main
home is in Kingston, Jamaica, where we maintain six
mission homes. The Brothers also serve the
Lord with their acts of mercy in Jamaica
(Kingston),
India (Andhra
Pradesh & Orissa),
the Philippines (Naga City & Cebu), Haiti
(Cap-Haitien), Uganda (Kampala), Kenya
(Nairobi) and the United States
(Monroe, NC). A new mission in Indonesia
is currently being established.
We do
have now
"The
Missionaries of the Poor Sisters" with us, initiated as "pious union" on 27th of
March 2011 in Kingston, Jamaica
under the inspiration and guidance of the Father
Founder and Superior General, Very Rev. Fr. Richard
Ho Lung M.O.P.
We
welcome lay volunteers to come and join us in our
work and welcome all to join our spirituality and
prayer life. Our mission is to spread the Good
News of Jesus Christ primarily by works of mercy and
secondarily through liturgy, preaching, music,
teaching and sacraments.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR CURRENT PROJECTS
At
this time, we ask for your special help with two
great projects in Kingston, Jamaica. First,
construction continues on the Holy Innocents
Center, which will provide shelter and care for
women and their babies, that lives may be saved in
the face of the growing problem of abortion.
Second, we are working to purchase and renovate a
building on East Street in Kingston, sitting right
outside the walls of our Prince of Peace Monastery.
This East Street Property will provide
additional lodging for new missionaries arriving for
formation and service from around the world, lodging
for visitors and volunteer who help us in our work
and as a care center for the poor in our
neighborhood. Please consider making a gift to
the Lord's work. "He that lends to the poor
lends to the Lord."
Volunteer!
There are many ways you can participate in the ministry of the Missionaries of the Poor. Many men and women visit our missions and work alongside our Brothers in daily care for the poor. Others help organize events and contribute their professional knowledge and expertise. To learn about volunteering opportunities, read our Lay Volunteer page or contact us. |
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