The World Mission Rosary was designed by Archbishop Sheen, who served as national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies. according to materials provided in the World Mission Rosary kits. As they gathered, Debbie Grisanti, a member of St. Edward Church, explained the significance of the World Mission Rosary. Archbishop Sheen asked his radio listeners to “make a tour of the world on your World Mission Rosary.” Their cause now is creating 2,000 World Mission rosaries by September.