The Paulist Fathers were the first founded group of priests in North America. The Paulist Fathers were founded in New York City in the year 1858. Father Isaac Thomas Hecker converted from Protestantism to Catholicism, and he founded this order. Father Isaac Thomas Hecker’s mission was to help convey the Church’s message to current people living in North American society to be missionaries in the current world. He was also trying to convert Protestants in America to Catholics. Father Isaac Thomas Hecker tried to accomplish this by preaching at parish missions. Missions were also a big part of how the Paulists spread and share their faith to all.
Missions for the Paulists were just as important back then as they are