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Maryknoll Magazine Summer 2025
This Summer 2025 issue of Maryknoll magazine is dedicated to our beloved Pope Francis. Our cover story pays tribute to the pope from Argentina who was a sign of hope and inspiration for the Maryknoll family, the Catholic Church and the world.
While our print magazine went to press before the conclave, our web pages reflect the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first from the United States. The summer issue also includes a statement from Maryknoll’s superior general, addressing current challenges faced by our country.
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.
A Silent Night at the Lake House of Prayer
Maryknoll Father James Eble reconnects East Africans to a tradition of silence at the Lake House of Prayer in Tanzania.
These Are God’s Children: Ministry for People with Albinism
Maryknoll Father John Waldrep establishes a program in Tanzania to stop discrimination against people with albinism.
Strangers Become Guests at the Border
Maryknoll Sister Genie Natividad reflects on volunteering at the U.S./Mexico border, where she served migrants and refugees.
Embracing Synodality
Missioners listen, dialogue and discern together in the worldwide synodal process.
In Search of Lakota Spirit
A Maryknoll immersion trip takes participants to Native American lands in South Dakota and Wyoming to learn about Lakota struggles.
Trusting God’s Plan
Saying “Yes” to God guides Bolivian woman’s journey as a missionary disciple.
Giving the Opportunity to Learn
Maryknoll Lay Missioner couple Tawny Thanh and Hiep Vu, who recently retired, continue to live and volunteer in Bolivia.
Young Adults Encounter Migrant Families
Members of the Maryknoll Young Adult Empowerment Community of Los Angeles witnessed first-hand the realities for migrants at the U.S./Mexico border this past summer.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Forging Forgiveness: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Giang Nguyen reflects on the Sunday Mass readings in light of her mission on a peace team helping people find forgiveness.
Nicaragua Bars Priests from Anointing the Dying in Hospitals
Lawyer Martha Patricia Molina reports that President Daniel Ortega’s administration systematically blocks clergy’s entry into hospitals.
Pope Francis: Devotion to Mary Leads People to Jesus
During his general audience today, Pope Francis said Christians should be like Mary, open to God so the Holy Spirit can work in the world.
Josie and Frank Cuda Receive Bishop McCarthy Award
A Tennessee couple is chosen for an award that honors returned Maryknoll lay missioners for continued service to mission and justice.
Consider the Poor at COP 29, Say Catholic Leaders
Catholic leaders advocate for the world's vulnerable people at the United Nations conference on...
Elijah and the Widow: A Maryknoll Reflection
A reflection by the late Maryknoll Father Wayman Deasy reflects on hospitality in Tanzania and the upcoming Sunday Mass readings.
Catholic Vote Shifted to Trump’s Favor
Economic concerns were the single most pressing factor that tipped the Catholic vote, helping lead President-elect Donald Trump to victory.
Thousands Volunteer after Tragic Flood in Spain
After flood caused the deaths of 200 people in Valencia, 15,000 people came to assist with cleanup, including King Felipe and Queen Letizia.
Pope Asks Church Organizers to Bridge Inequality and Foster Solidarity
Pope Francis meets with participants of “field hospital” churches, which aim to serve their communities in innovative and compassionate ways.
The First Commandment: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Father Michael Walsh reflects on Jesus’ response to the question of which is the first of all the commandments in Sunday’s Gospel.
Mass Deportation Plan Raises Concerns over Potential Impact on US Personal Freedoms, Rights
The threat of mass deportation raises a host of legal issues —and moral questions under Catholic Church teachings on welcoming the stranger.
At Synod’s Close, Pope Calls for a ‘Missionary Church’
During the Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis concluded the Synod with a warning to the Church to not to become “sedentary.”
Standing Still: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Antoinette Gutzler reflects on the Sunday Mass readings in the context of mission and “standing still” in order to discern God’s will.
Only Love Will Save Us, Pope Says in New Encyclical
Centered on devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Dilexit Nos — releaed today — is Pope Francis’ fourth encyclical.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Spirit of Mission: Bringing Scripture to Life
Maryknoll Father Joseph Veneroso reflects on the importance of Scripture in Catholic faith in this Spirit of Mission column.
Partners in Mission
Partners in Mission: From the Bronx to Maryknoll
From her desk at Maryknoll magazine, editor Marge Gaughan became acquainted with missioners and mission sites all over the world.
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 2023
Missioners offer snippets of mission life in Hong Kong, Tanzania and at the U.S./Mexico border in our MIssioner Tales.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
World Watch: Human Rights Abuse in the Philippines
The Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns calls attention to a history of human rights abuse in the Philippines.
Readers’ Responses
Readers’ Responses, Winter 2023
In addition to letters to the editor of Maryknoll print magazine, responses include comments to online articles and from social media.
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