Cornely founded in 1873 Die katholischen Missionen. Intended for German readers, this magazine was to describe the labours and successes of the German missionary and to give the history, the geography, and the ethnographic features of the German missions in foreign countries.
Cornely launched Die katholischen Missionen in 1873 with the intention of informing German readers about the work and successes of a German missionary. The magazine aimed to offer insights into the historical background, geographical reach, and cultural features of German missions operating outside Germany.