His Grace Damian Dallu, Archbishop of Songea

The Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) are the principal organizations for missionary animation and cooperation in the Catholic Church under the direction of the Pope.

The main and common purpose of these is to promote the missionary awareness and cooperation of the whole Church among God’s people.

The four Societies are Society of Propagation of the Faith, Holy Childhood Society, Society of St. Peter Apostle and Pontifical Mission Union (PMU).