Students hold containers to fill up with a nutritious meal at King’utheni Primary School in Kenya’s drought-affected Kibwezi region. (Moses Njagua Gitahi/Kenya)

Maryknoll Magazine Summer 2023

Among the articles in this issue of Maryknoll is the inspiring reflection by Maryknoll Father Michael Bassano about his meeting earlier this year with Pope Francis in South Sudan. From the neighboring East African nation of Kenya to Peru in South America, to Cambodia in Asia and Ukraine in Europe, journey with us in our stories of people living their faith in service to others.

FEATURED STORIES

Focused on Maryknoll missioners around the world working in solidarity among the poor and marginalized. Articles include issues of importance to people the missioners serve and to the Catholic Church.

World Watch: Fresh Pain from Old Wounds

World Watch: Fresh Pain from Old Wounds

The hardening authoritarianism of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has led to the exile of 222 prisoners, the imprisonment of Bishop Rolando Alvarez and many others, and “traitor” laws which strip dissenters of their citizenship.

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NEWS

Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.

Share Zeal for the Gospel, Pope Says

Share Zeal for the Gospel, Pope Says

Citing missionary saints, Pope Francis encourages people, especially the young, to nurture missionary zeal through prayer and staying close to Christ.

PHOTO MEDITATION

Spirituality

Partners in Mission

MISSIONER TALES

Vignettes from the lands of mission, told by Maryknoll missioners and volunteers. These popular little stories are sometimes funny, often moving and generally inspiring encounters with people on the margins.

ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT

World Watch

World Watch: Fresh Pain from Old Wounds

World Watch: Fresh Pain from Old Wounds

The hardening authoritarianism of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has led to the exile of 222 prisoners, the imprisonment of Bishop Rolando Alvarez and many others, and “traitor” laws which strip dissenters of their citizenship.

read more

Readers’ Responses

CENTERSPREAD

A girl in Buenos Aires attends Mass at the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Santa Maria del Patrocinio Feb. 27, 2022, after the Russian invasion. (CNS photo/Mariana Nedelcu, Reuters)