A Small Prayer Group to a Global Mission of Mercy

Published by Charlie Bohan-Hurst on February 23, 2026

What began in 1999 as a humble prayer gathering has, by God’s grace, grown into a worldwide mission serving some of the most vulnerable people across five continents.

The Marian Sainyam World Mission (MSWM), a UK-registered charity (Charity No. 1175653), was founded by Siju Paulose, a resident of the Diocese of East Anglia with a simple but profound desire: to put faith into action through prayer, service and compassion. Over the years, this small seed of devotion has flourished into a global outreach supporting the destitute, the sick and disadvantaged children in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

Today, MSWM’s work is particularly focused in two key regions.

In India, the mission provides care, dignity and companionship to the destitute and the terminally ill. These are people often forgotten by society and left without support in their final days. Through practical help and loving presence, the mission seeks to restore a sense of worth and human dignity to those most in need.

In parts of Africa, including Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania and Madagascar, MSWM supports more than 1,000 vulnerable children by ensuring access to education and daily nutrition. For many of these children, this support is life changing and opens doors to opportunity that would otherwise remain closed.

At the heart of this mission lies a deeply Marian spirituality, rooted in prayer and sustained by a growing network of volunteers, supporters and mission partners around the world. What started locally has become a living example of how faith, when lived out in service, can reach far beyond geographical boundaries.

Looking ahead, MSWM has launched its Vision 2026 initiative. This ambitious but hope filled plan aims to bring together 100,000 mission partners and 1,000 global ambassadors, forming a sustainable network of compassion capable of responding to need wherever it arises.

For the Catholic community of East Anglia, this story is a reminder that global mission can begin right here at home. From our own Diocese, a small prayer group has become a beacon of mercy to thousands. It is a testament to what can be achieved when prayer leads to action, and when ordinary people say ‘yes’ to God’s call to serve.

As the mission continues to grow, it invites others to share in this journey of faith, compassion and hope, demonstrating that even the smallest beginnings, placed in God’s hands, can bear remarkable fruit.