FOCUS Missions announces 2021 mission trips to serve those in need

Summer mission trips deadline Feb. 15

DENVER – FOCUS Missions is the largest Catholic missions program and one-third the size of the Peace Corp. Since 2004, more than 12,000 college students, chaplains and FOCUS missionaries have served on more than 700 FOCUS mission trips around the world.

FOCUS Missions is moving forward with an updated 2021 program that will involve hosting nearly 100 mission trips in the United States and around the world to serve the poor and share the message of the Gospel.  

Nearly 30 domestic trips are planned for winter and spring break, which are open to students residing within the United States. Among the nearly 70 summer trips currently scheduled, Japan, Jordan and Medjugorje are three new locations that will host mission trips. The deadline for summer mission trips is Feb. 15.  

FOCUS Missions has always partnered with existing Catholic ministries that understand the unique needs of each community and ensure projects are sustainable. A new domestic partner organization for 2021 is Family Missions Company. Mission trip participants will work closely with FMC in Abbeville, La., to proclaim the Gospel and serve the poor. 

The top priority of FOCUS Missions is the safety of participants, staff and the people in local communities who are encountered on mission. Keeping in mind safety guidelines and travel restrictions, the FOCUS Missions team will continue to work closely with domestic and international hosts throughout the upcoming mission program year. FOCUS mission trips will operate within COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions as determined by location. 

FOCUS Missions will continue to purchase travel insurance on behalf of all participants. Additionally, FOCUS Missions has added “cancel for any reason” insurance options that are recommended for all participants to protect the financial gifts of mission partners who donate to cover the cost of the trips. More information on insurance programs is at focusoncampus.org/missions/insuring-your-trip. Details about FOCUS mission trips, along with applications for summer trips (deadline Feb. 15), can be found at focusoncampus.org/missions/trips.