A Thousand Tongues. One Mission.
"I wish I had a thousand tongues to proclaim the infinite love of God."
-St. Gaspar del Bufalo
Our founderMore than 200 years ago, our founder, St. Gaspar del Bufalo, dreamed of sharing the infinite love of God revealed through the Precious Blood of Christ with the world. That vision became the foundation of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, a worldwide Community of priests, brothers and lay associates who continue sharing Christ’s love through reconciliation, service and mission.
The Heart Behind the Mission
For St. Gaspar del Bufalo, the Precious Blood of Christ became a sign of God's love poured out for all people and the hope of reconciliation. This love became the foundation of his life and the mission he felt called to share with the world.
God placed people along Gaspar's journey who helped him recognize His plan. Fr. Francesco Albertini saw Gaspar's deep faith, his passion for Christ and his gift for reaching hearts. Through Albertini's encouragement, Gaspar discovered his call to the priesthood and began a path of service that would shape the Church for generations.
As a young priest in Rome, Gaspar dedicated himself to preaching the Gospel, caring for those in need and helping others rediscover God's mercy and love. He believed the Precious Blood of Christ revealed a love powerful enough to heal hearts, mend what was broken and renew the Church. Even when his ministry led to opposition and imprisonment, Gaspar remained faithful to the mission God had placed before him.
On August 15, 1815, Gaspar's response to God's call became the beginning of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, a Community dedicated to proclaiming Christ's love and bringing reconciliation to the world.
What began with a small group of Missionaries has grown into a worldwide Community of priests, brothers and lay associates who continue carrying forward the mission St. Gaspar began.
The Mission Continues Today
The places and ministries may look different, but the mission remains the same: to walk alongside people in moments of joy, struggle and transformation, sharing the hope, healing and reconciliation that flow from the Precious Blood of Christ.
Meet the people who carry this mission forward and discover the places where it comes to life as priests, brothers and lay associates of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood continue serving the Church and communities around the world.
Discover the Paths of Mission
The mission of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood continues through many communities, ministries and people who share in this work. Rooted in the spirituality of the Precious Blood, each path reflects a different way the Community brings Christ’s love, healing, and reconciliation to the world.
From nurturing vocations and forming priests, brothers and lay associates to serving parishes, missions and communities around the world, caring for retired members and bringing healing through ministries of reconciliation, the mission continues to come to life in many ways.
Explore the many ways the Missionaries of the Precious Blood live their mission today.
Each path flows from the same source: the love of Christ revealed through His Precious Blood. Today, this mission continues because many people walk alongside the Missionaries of the Precious Blood.
Carry the Mission Forward
St. Gaspar del Bufalo dreamed of having “a thousand tongues” to proclaim the love of God. Today, that dream continues through the many voices, prayers and gifts of people who share in the mission of the Precious Blood.
Together, we help priests, brothers and lay associates continue sharing Christ’s love, serving parishes and communities around the world, and bringing the hope, healing and reconciliation found in His Precious Blood