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Missionary numbers drop as Asia leads in overseas service
United States Catholic missionaries abroad fell from 7691 in 1973 to 7418 in 1974, with the Far East hosting 1845 workers and South America 1716. The rest of the text notes Vatican synod debates on evangelization, church media, education, population ethics in Uganda, and role of nuns as witnesses in matrimony.
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Washington
U.S
Far East
South America
Vatican City
World Synod of Bishops
Joseph Bernardin
Cincinnati
Synod
World Council of Churches
Philip A. Porter
WCC
Synod of Bishops
Romas Arrieta Villalobos
Tilaran
Costa Rica
Arrieta