Centro Missionario Diocesano

The Centro Missionario Diocesano (CMD) is an association based in Bergamo, Italy, that serves as the missionary arm of the Diocese of Bergamo. It coordinates missionary formation, promotes global mission awareness, and supports development and solidarity projects in several countries. Its activities include annual formation programs for mission groups, publication of the magazine "Il sassolino nella scarpa", organization of the diocesan missionary conference, and fundraising for projects in Albania, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, and elsewhere. The CMD also facilitates the annual World Mission Day initiatives within the diocese and organizes the missionary mandate for young people and adults departing for summer mission experiences. Through its website, cmdbergamo.org, it provides resources, news, and project updates to the local Catholic community and beyond.

The Centro Missionario Diocesano (CMD) of Bergamo is an association based in Bergamo, Italy, operating under the Diocese of Bergamo. While its exact founding date is not documented in the available sources, it functions as the diocesan body responsible for missionary animation, formation, and coordination of mission projects. The CMD organizes annual formation courses for mission groups within the diocese, such as the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 programs titled "L'Alfabeto della missione". It publishes the magazine "Il sassolino nella scarpa" and hosts the annual diocesan missionary conference, with the 2026 edition focusing on the theme of work in the series "Missio dignitas". The center supports numerous projects in countries including Albania, Bolivia, and Burkina Faso, ranging from orphanage support to community centers and food programs. It also coordinates participation in the World Mission Day and organizes the missionary mandate for young people and adults embarking on summer mission experiences. The CMD maintains an active website (cmdbergamo.org) that serves as a hub for information, resources, and project updates.

• Publication of magazine "Il sassolino nella scarpa" issue no. 128 (May-June 2026)

• Formation program "L'Alfabeto della missione" for 2026-2027 pastoral year

• 100th World Mission Day (October 2026) initiatives

• 101st missionary conference of the Diocese of Bergamo, 2026 edition

• Ongoing projects in Albania, Bolivia, Burkina Faso (2024-2026)

A diocesan missionary coordination and formation center rooted in the Catholic Church, focused on global solidarity and mission animation.

• L'Alfabeto della missione

  Annual formation material for mission groups in the Diocese of Bergamo.

• Il sassolino nella scarpa

  Magazine published by the CMD.

• Missio dignitas

  Series of the diocesan missionary conference; 2026 edition focused on work.

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