Maryknoll missioners in El Paso, Texas, address humanitarian crisis through ministries for migrants and border communities.
Passion for People at the Border
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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.
Happy to Be Here with You
Maryknoll Father William Donnelly, who served in Guatemala, recalls love of mission, even in the worst of times.
Giving Birth to Jesus Today
Difficult conditions surrounding Jesus’ birth parallel the challenges facing single mothers in developing countries today.
Teaching With Love in the Andes
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Phuong Minh Nguyen offers an after-school program for children at the parish house in Tacopaya, Bolivia.
No Hands but Yours…
Mexican American teacher in El Paso, Texas joins efforts to welcome migrants and refugees by volunteering alongside her Maryknoll mentor.
Sisters Respond to the Signs of the Times
Maryknoll Sisters elect new Congregational Leadership Team to guide the sisters in mission for the next six years.
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Installs New Leadership Council
The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers‘ General Chapter, which convenes every six years, recently established future goals and priorities and selected new leadership for the missionary society.
Maryknoll Sisters elect new Congregational Leadership Team
rom their places of mission across the world, 82 Maryknoll Sister delegates came together recently at their 18th General Assembly to ask this question: “Where is the Holy Spirit leading us?” The sisters chose as their new leadership team Sisters Teresa Rose Hougnon, Genie C....
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Installs New Leadership Council
Meet the new General Council of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers: Fathers Lance Nadeau, James Lynch, Lam Hua and Timothy Kilkelly.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Joy of the Gospel: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll Father reflects on truly proclaiming the joy of the Gospel in this week’s reflection on the Scripture readings.
Pope’s World Peace Day Message to Focus on Hope, Forgiveness
The pope’s World Day of Peace message during the Holy Year 2025 will be inspired by the themes of “hope and forgiveness.”
Religious Leaders Call on State Department to Address Religious Persecution in India
More than 300 religious leaders signed a letter calling on the U.S. State Department to address religious persecution of non-Hindus in India.
Bangladesh Unrest Takes Toll on Minorities
Violence against religious minorities is reported amid protests that led to the resignation of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Ortega Regime Targets Nicaraguan Diocese
Persecution of Nicaraguan Catholics continues, as latest wave of arrests sees 11 priests removed from their parishes by the Ortega regime.
The Bread of Life: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Mary Ellen Manz, who served in Chile and Sudan, connects the Bread of Life and our calling to bring God’s love to the world.
US sisters, advocates call on Big Tech to do more to end human trafficking
Big Tech should increase protections in social media and ethically produce technology to combat human trafficking, says advocacy group.
Cardinal: Without Church, ‘No Life, No Hope and No Future’ for Many Africans
President Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Kinshasa, the Congo, marks the anniversary of the united bishops conferences of Africa and Madagascar.
Venezuelan Elections: Opposition Claims Fraud
President Nicolás Maduro claims victory as election results in Venezuela are contested by opposition and international leaders.
Catholic Advocates ‘Deeply Troubled’ by Alleged Abuse of Migrant Kids
Catholic advocates react to a court case filed by the Department of Justice against Southwest Key for alleged abuse of migrant minors.
Loaves and Fishes: A Maryknoll Reflection
From South Sudan, where people are at risk of starvation, Maryknoll Lay Missioner Gabe Hurrish reflects on providing food for others.
Brazil’s Indigenous Communities Still Endangered, Report Says
The Indigenous Missionary Council, known as CIMI, echoes previous warnings of “genocide,” a concern shared by Brazil’s president.
Catholic Parish School in Gaza Reopens
Pastor of Holy Family parish organizes education, services and activities for his congregation under fire in Gaza.
Activists: Extreme Temperatures Here To Stay
Without more moves toward a sustainable future, say environmental advocates, high temperatures will become a global new normal.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
The New Face of Maryknoll Vocations
Recent chapter of Maryknoll Society affirmed the policy of accepting vocations from our overseas mission areas.
Partners in Mission
HIV-Positive at Heart
Volunteers in Peru try to be angels to people with HIV as part of a group called Missioners on the Way.
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 2022
Missioners offer snippets of mission life in Peru, Tanzania and Guatemala as well as a mission moment at a parish in New York.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
World Watch: Treaties Foster Disarmament
International treaties on nuclear weapons and papal teaching on disarmament urge countries to take further steps toward peace.
Readers’ Responses
Readers’ Responses, Winter 2022
Readers respond to our print, web and social media posts.
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