Description: We are a Catholic lay missionary apostolate serving in Asia with faith and love through a diverse ministry of Evangelization, Faith Formation, and Social Justice. Come join our mission to share the Truth and Love of Jesus Christ!
Less than 15% of the population in the regions we serve in Asia identify as Christian. Far fewer have an opportunity to actively grow in their faith, especially young adults. Many of those who are not Christian have never even heard of Jesus Christ. Today with your help, guided by the Holy Spirit, we are making a difference.
The spirit of this ministry began with a desire to further spread the love and joy of Christ to Japan at the turn of the century. Yet it would not be until 2012 that this idea would really take flight. While Tricia Bølle was serving in mainland China through an educational nonprofit, the spiritual needs of those around her became increasingly evident to the point where she began spending much of her time assisting with the pastoral needs of the local community. A later trip to Japan, India and Hong Kong wou
Inspired by a fellow missionary in Asia and motivated by the lives of others in Asia, the St. Francis Xavier Lay Missionary Society was formed to focus on sharing the truth and love of Jesus Christ with young adults in Asia. Like our patron saint, we seek to represent Jesus Christ to others through compassion, caring, teaching and service.