Journalist George Black uncovers new information in the 1980 murders in El Salvador of four churchwomen, including Maryknoll sisters.
Remembering the Martyrs
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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.
‘Guard This Treasure’
Maryknoll Father John Spain has spent a lifetime in mission accompanying the people of El Salvador and preserving the legacy of its martyrs.
Flowers from Tanzania
Inspired by the Maryknollers who touched their lives from childhood, two women from Tanzania made final vows as Maryknoll Sisters earlier this year.
Pope Leo’s Wisdom for Seminarians
Maryknoll Seminarian Raymond Lee, who attended the Jubilee of Seminarians in Rome, reflects on Pope Leo’s message to those preparing for the priesthood.
Fishing for Justice in Taiwan
Maryknoll Father Joyalito Tajonera and his partners in the Church’s Stella Maris apostolate for seafarers assist migrants who work in fishing.
The Darkness of This Time
Maryknoll Sister Catherine DeVito, who serves in Florida, recounts the trauma being inflicted on immigrant farmworker families.
God, Present in My Journey
Deacon Leonel Yoque tells about his life journey that brought him from Guatemala to serve in the Maryknoll Society’s Mission Formation Ministry.
Mango Tree Cathedrals in Uganda
Maryknoll Lay Missioners Marj Humphrey and Joanne Blaney led a nonviolence and conflict resolution training program for community leaders.
Guided by God: One Woman’s Journey From Refugee to Missioner
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Thu Tam Hoang, whose family fled Vietnam when she was a child, serves in Cambodia, where she brings hope to impoverished people.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Father Bob on a Bicycle: Serving Disabled Children in Bangladesh
Maryknoll Father Robert McCahill marks 50 years of service to poor families and their disabled children in South Asia.
Fourth Sunday of Advent: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Affiliates Louis and Janet Tullo reflect on St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary in the Sunday Gospel and migration in our country today.
From Nigeria to Belarus, 2025 Marks a Grim Year for Religious Freedom
Aid to the Church in Need warns that religious freedom is being eroded worldwide by repression and violence.
Chile’s Bishops Send Letter to New Catholic President
Church leaders congratulate the winner on his election victory, but express concern about his proposals to expel migrants.
Myanmar Military Strike on Hospital Kills at Least 35
A total of 67 healthcare facilities have been attacked this year in Myanmar, the World Health Organization says.
Third Sunday of Advent: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Sarah Bueter, serving in El Salvador, reflects on how we are called by the Sunday Mass readings to care for others.
Religious Leaders Call For Ceasefire After Attacks in Sudan Kill Children
Drones struck a kindergarten, a hospital and a government facility, leaving 116 people dead, including 63 children.
Guadalupe Pilgrims Throughout the Hemisphere Prepare for Celebration
Millions of pilgrims celebrate the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico and the United States, spreading their devotion and traditions throughout the continent.
Dialogue, Diplomacy Can Lead to Lasting Peace in Ukraine, Pope Says
Pope Leo and Volodymyr Zelenskyy discuss humanitarian cooperation and Europe’s role in the search for peace in Ukraine.
Baton Rouge Bishop Suspends Mass Obligation Amid ICE Crackdown
The bishop of Baton Rouge dispenses with the obligation to attend Mass as ICE raids raise fears among the Hispanic community.
Second Sunday of Advent: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Ann Hayden calls us to prepare the way of the Lord through seeking justice and peace and welcoming migrants and the poor.
Situation in Gaza Remains ‘Critical,’ Catholic Leaders Say
Despite peace efforts, Gaza faces a humanitarian crisis, with limited aid and continuing risks for civilian communities.
Children, Refugees Victimized by AI-Fueled Human Trafficking
The U.N. reports that as many as 50 million people may be victims of trafficking while a Vatican diplomat warns of AI being used to ensnare victims.
Lebanese Have What Is Needed To Build a Future of Peace, Pope Says
In his first visit to the Middle East, Pope Leo emphasizes that true renewal begins with everyday gestures of welcome, help and forgiveness.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Spirit of Mission: Great Bridge to Unity
Maryknoll Father Joseph Veneroso deciphers early indicators of the approach that Pope Leo XIV brings to the papacy.
Partners in Mission
Partners in Mission: Like Mother, Like Daughter
Clelia Estrada de la Cruz instilled in her family her spirit of faith and service. Today, her daughter follows closely on her footsteps.
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, Winter 2026
Missioners share snippets of mission life drawn from experiences in Kenya, the Bolivian Amazon and the United States.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
World Watch: Foreign Aid, A Moral Imperative
Susan Gunn, director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, presents a sobering view of the fatal effects of U.S. cuts to foreign aid.
Readers’ Responses
Readers’ Responses, Winter 2026
Readers respond via email, letter or message to our stories published online, circulated in print and shared weekly by ezine.
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