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 2026 MISSIONARY COOPERATION PLAN APPLICATIONS IS NOW CLOSED.

2027 MISSIONARY COOPERATION PLAN
If you are interested in participating in the 2027 Missionary Cooperation Plan, please submit the following items NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30TH. Submit all the required items in ONE package, please DO NOT mail individual items, unless is required by the Missions Office.

1. Original 2027 MCP Application completed entirely, signed and stamped with the official seal.
2. Original letter of Inclusion requesting participation in the MCP must be from the Bishop or Superior General with official
     seal.  Explain how the MCP funds will be utilized in the missionary work and who will directly benefit from this. 
3. US Mission Coordinator appointment letter from bishop or religious superior, signed and sealed. 
      Mission Coordinator must be a member of the organization based and working in the United States. 
4. Copy of Official Catholic Directory or Anuario Pontificio where your congregation is listed.

To be considered for participation, please apply during the months of MAY through SEPTEMBER. 
The application is available on the Diocesan website on May 2026, onwards. Submission of application is not a guarantee of participation in the MCP.  All incomplete applications will not be considered.

AFTER SELECTION

If your organization is selected, the following items are required:

·A current letters of suitability (Letter of good standing) for each priests participating in the MCP; besides the standard information on the letter, these letters MUST STATE the purpose of the visit (2027 MCP, Mission Appeals), dates visiting, names of the parishes and their locations. 
· W9 for non-Religious Priests (eligible for stipend/if applicable).
· A bank letter is REQUIRED for International Wires (if applicable). 

Before you apply, please keep the following in mind….

Due to the high percentage of spanish speaking population in the Diocese of Fresno, the spanish language is highly recommended. It is expected that the missionary priests participating in the Missionary Cooperation Plan know enough spanish to be able to celebrate the HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS; share their mission or at least read their mission in spanish.

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

2027 MCP APPLICATION 

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

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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