Mission Cooperative Appeal Plan Application

Welcome! Thank you for inquiring about applying to The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington’s Mission Cooperative Appeal Plan 2026. Our approved mission speakers are partners in our efforts to animate and educate the faithful about the mission work of the universal Church. Let us be missionary disciples together.

The 2026 application opened on September 22, 2025.
Submission of application is no guarantee of selection.
Selected mission groups will receive confirmation by March 2026.
Appeals must be conducted between May and October 2026.
Note that letters of inquiry are no longer required. Please do not send any letters unless asked. Responses to letters or emails of inquiry will not be answered.
Responses to letters or emails of inquiry will not be answered.
Complete the online application and upload all required documents.
(Arch)Bishops should use this letter template to create a “Letter of Good Standing” for the designated mission group speaker.
For more information, contact Maeve Gilheney-Gallagher at [email protected]

GENERAL FAQ Application agreement GUIDELINES FOR SPEAKERS SELECTION CRITERIA

Mission Cooperative Appeal Plan 2026 Application

Step 1 of 5

Name of Mission Group*
This is a/an:*

Primary Contact Name*
Prefix First Last
Phone*
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Mission Group Website
Name of (Arch)bishop*
Name of Religious Superior/Provincial*
Name of Lay organization’s executive director*
Does a member of your mission organization live in the United States?
- Yes
- No
Please write U.S. Contact Information name, e-mail address, mailing address, and phone number (if different from Primary Contact).

Does your diocese, vicariate, or prefecture receive aid from “Congregatio de Propaganda Fide” in Rome?*
- Yes
- No
In the past, have you been selected for the Mission Cooperative Appeal Plan in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, indicate which year/s*
Identify other relationships with The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington you may have.*
(Ex: members serving through a local parish or Catholic agency, studying at a Catholic institution, or other relationships with parishes or archdiocesan offices.)
Where are your mission sites located?*
How many people work for your (arch)diocese?*
How many are people are in your religious order?*
How many people in your organization are currently serving on mission?*
Provide a brief explanation of service and ministry identifying how appeal donations will be used. You may attach two additional documents about your mission group to this application if you choose.*
Name of Catholic person who will make the appeal
Languages spoken by speaker
(It is to your benefit if the person making the appeals speaks fluent English and has public speaking experience. Many parishes also celebrate Mass in Spanish.)
Speaker's Email
Speaker's Phone

Make check out to:*
If selected for the Mission Cooperative Appeal Plan, please indicate to whom and where the Mission Cooperative Appeal Plan donations collected should be sent in the United States. All funds will be sent via check. Our office will not wire funds.
Mailing Address for Check*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Mission Group Document Attachments
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 195 MB, Max. files: 2.
Agreement*
I agree to participate and abide by the Mission Cooperative Appeal Plan Application Agreement.
Click here to view the Mission Cooperative Appeal Plan Application Agreement

Mission Cooperative Appeal Plan

For more information, contact the Office of Missions.