The legacy of a late Maryknoll priest lives on in the poorand violent barrio of Chamelecón in Honduras devastated by two hurricanes.
Chamelecón Revisited
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Maryknoll Magazine Summer 2021
The Summer 2021 issue of Maryknoll magazine focuses on how Maryknoll missioners and other people of faith respond to the challenges of COVID-19 and beyond this pandemic in countries such as Bolivia, Jamaica, East Timor, South Sudan, Honduras and more.
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.
Friendships in Christ
Father Nguyen has made many friends in Christ during his mission in Taiwan. He is doing this at his current parish, St. Joseph the Worker, a church he rebuilt in the Diocese of Chiayi.
Building Hope through Education in Jamaica
In the midst of poverty and pandemic, Catholics in the Diocese of Montego Bay, Jamaica, open Monsignor Gladstone Wilson College for boys.
2020 STUDENT ESSAY WINNERS
Referencing Pope Francis’ call to “build a civilization of love,” students in the Maryknoll Essay Contest explain what they think he means by that phrase.
Peacebuilding In South Sudan
A Catholic Church initiative in South Sudan sends a team, including Romano Longole, to remote villages to promote harmony among ethnic groups.
The Joy of Coming Together with Sister Wanzagi
Maryknoll Sister Susan Wanzagi from Tanzania shares blessings and is blessed serving the people in East Timor through a variety of ministries.
Forming Christian Communities In Bolivia
Father Paul Masson serves as a spiritual guide for base Christian communities at St. Pius X parish in Cochabamaba, Bolivia.
Taking Risks Together for School in Bolivia
An after-school program in Cochabamba, Bolivia, reopens to address educational needs of a community in the midst of pandemic.
Education Journey: From Hope Toward Reality
A community library provides the means for remote learning during COVID-19 pandemic in the town of La Esperanza in El Salvador.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Mexican Priest Killed in Crossfire in North-Central Mexico
A Franciscan priest was killed in a hail of gunfire on his way to celebrate Mass in a rural Mexican village known for drug cartel conflicts.
Selfish, Materialistic Lifestyles Help Fuel Poverty, Pope Says in Message
The Vatican shared the pontiff’s message for the World Day of the Poor, to be celebrated in...
Harris’ Central America Agenda Features Longtime Concerns for the Church
Vice President Kamala Harris stresses need to fight for democracies and against corruption on Central American trip to deal with immigration.
Prayer is like a Musical Score, Giving Life Melody, Meaning, Pope Says
People need to find harmony between prayer and the demands of everyday life, Pope Francis said.
Caritas Tells G7 Leaders Debt Relief Is Key to Global COVID-19 Recovery
As leaders of the wealthiest nations meet at the G7 summit, Caritas Internationalis calls for debt relief for the poorest.
Canadian Church Pledges Support for Muslims After ‘Hate’ Attack on Family
Canadian police say killing of four members of a Muslim family appears "planned, premeditated act,...
High Court Ruling Deals Blow to Some Immigrants with Temporary Status
In a unanimous decision, court says TPS recipient who entered unlawfully is "not eligible” for...
Third Catholic Church in Eastern Myanmar Hit by Military Strikes
Another church in Kayah state, a Catholic stronghold in eastern Myanmar, was damaged by indiscriminate shelling by the military.
Pope: Prayer Is Source of Strength in Darkest Times
Persevere in prayer, never stop trusting God, Pope Francis says at audience.By Junno Arocho...
At Migration Summit, Bishops Commit to Work Toward ‘Church Without Borders’
Catholic bishops, international organizations discuss challenges of getting faithful to understand...
Brazil Sees Rapid Rise in Land Conflicts, Catholic Agency Reports
Land disputes in Brazil intensify under President Jair Bolsonaro, and involve more than 80,000 families, many of whom are of indigenous people.
Ecumenical Service Remembers Victims of Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921
The Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the most severe incidents of racial violence in U.S. history, began May 31, 1921, and lasted for two days. It left somewhere between 30 and 300 people dead, mostly African Americans, and destroyed over 1,400 homes and businesses.
Canadian Catholic Leaders Express Sorrow over Deaths of Indigenous Children
The bodies of more than 200 Indigenous children found at a former residential school run by the Church in Kamloops, British Columbia.
Rosary Marathon to End with Prayers that Mary Undo ‘Knots’ Tied by COVID-19
Pope Francis will conclude the Catholic Church’s monthlong rosary marathon with special prayers to Mary, Undoer of Knots, one of his favorite titles for the mother of Jesus.
Spirituality
We Are All the Body of Christ
As Christians, we cannot exist in a vacuum, separated physically, emotionally and spiritually from others, but must search out new, creative ways to express our connection to one another. We are the Body of Christ here and now.
Partners in Mission
Emerging Leader for the Church and Society
Carolina Perez, a young adult leader from Chicago, lives out her Christian calling to be a missionary disciple by striving to build a more...
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.
Missioner Tales, Summer 2021
St. Justin Centre for Children with Disabilities is a place here in Musoma, Tanzania, where you see kids struggling to walk, to communicate, or to do a simple drawing, but they welcome you with great love. Eighty kids live here with the loving support of the...
World Watch
2021: A Year Highlighting Child Labor
The United Nations has named 2021 as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor, which involves an estimated 152 million children worldwide.
Readers’ Responses
Readers’ Responses Summer 2021
Our readers comment on past articles appearing in Maryknoll magazine under the heading of Readers’ Responses Summer 2021.
Centerspread
Maryknoll Magazine 2021 Centerspreads
