Orbis Books’ publisher examines the extraordinary witness of St. Francis, the world’s most beloved saint, on the 800th anniversary of his death.
Saint Francis at 800 Years
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Maryknoll Magazine Fall 2026
Welcome to the Fall magazine — our vocations issue. Father Victor Mutobera, Maryknoll’s newest priest, graces our cover. In an interview, ordaining prelate Bishop Joseph Perry reflects that mission is intrinsic to the priesthood. Maryknoll Father Lo Xuan Dam, serving in Japan, is an example.
Readers will also find in this issue stories about other Maryknoll vocations: a brother at the Society Center, a sister who served in East Timor, a family in Tanzania and an affiliate in Guatemala. As Maryknoll Father Joseph Healey writes, “Let us celebrate mission.”
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.
More Than a Swim
A Maryknoll volunteer in Taiwan helps three migrant women discover joy and confidence, experiencing a new dimension of mission along the way.
On the Road to Mandalay
Maryknoll Father Alfonso Kim leads a contemplative retreat in Myanmar to help pastoral leaders restore their spirits amid war and hardship.
Alive With the Maryknoll Spirit
A Maryknoll Affiliates chapter and Maryknoll Sister Janet Srebalus tend the flame of mission in Mwanza, Tanzania.
Anti-Trafficking Network Led by Maryknoll Sister Expands Global Reach
Members of Talitha Kum, Catholic sisters from diverse congregations, accompany survivors and lead global efforts to prevent human trafficking.
Maryknoll Sister Perseveres in Mission in Bangladesh
Maryknoll Sister Miriam Perlewitz, 95, has served for more than four decades in education for priestly formation and innovative pedagogy.
Providing Opportunity and a Safe Haven for African Schoolgirls
In Kenya, Maryknoll builds a school dormitory to protect girls from violence and offers food assistance to vulnerable families.
A New Documentary Brings Blessed Stanley Rother to the Wider Church
An Oklahoma farm boy, the missionary priest martyred in Guatemala is remembered for his faith and love of the people.
The Joy of a Dream Fulfilled
A childhood dream becomes reality for Maryknoll Father Victor Mutobera, ordained a priest and assigned to mission in Tanzania.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Our Creator’s Gift: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Father Raymond Finch, who has served in the Andes, reflects on the Season of Creation and building relationships of selfless love.
Vatican Secretary of State Tells UN That Universal Health Care Is a ‘Moral Imperative’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin calls for greater global cooperation to expand access to health care and prepare for future pandemics.
El Niño Is Unleashing Extreme Weather Across Asia
As global warming rises, vulnerable countries that are the least responsible for climate change must cope with its worsening impact.
Americans Can No Longer Ignore How Immigrants Are Being Treated, Says Cardinal
Citing ruthless persecution and deaths, Cardinal Robert McElroy says U.S. people must “recognize the evil that is being carried out in our name.”
Mercy in Practice: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Darlene Jacobs reflects on how the seemingly opposite themes of mercy and justice relate to migration.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Legacy Is Praised in His Home Diocese
Papal delegate Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, who will also offer the beatification Mass, honors the life of heroic virtue of the evangelist from Peoria, Illinois.
Texas Bishop Denounces ICE Shooting, Calls for Transparent Investigation
After a 28-year-old delivery driver was shot by agents in Austin, local bishop says people are “living in terror and fear.”
Priest Killed in Mexico’s Ongoing Tragedy of Violence
Bishops and other Catholic leaders call for a thorough investigation after the killing of the pastor of a parish in the state of Hidalgo.
Pope Leo Continues His Teaching Series on ‘Gaudium et Spes’
The Holy Father revisits this landmark Vatican II document and outlines how it can help us address today’s challenges.
In the Vineyard: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Father John Northrop relates the Gospel parable of the laborers to his previous mission of caring for the sick and dying in El Salvador.
Report Cites Inhumane Conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The Department of Homeland Security’s independent oversight agency describes inhumane conditions such as holding cages and unsafe food and water.
Catholic Church Documents 1700 Martyrs So Far This Century
The Church counts as martyrs not only those who were killed for professing their faith but also those who died defending the vulnerable and creation, including 304 in Latin America.
Christians in India Seek Protection for Religious Freedom
More than 5,000 Christians rally in northeastern India, urging the country’s government to uphold their constitutional guarantees.
US Bishops Urge Supreme Court to Rule Against Indefinite Detention
The bishops conference calls for stronger due process as detained noncitizens are being confined in facilities for months on end.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
God Everywhere, Always
Maryknoll Father Joseph Veneroso reflects on Brother Lawrence, a 17th century monastic who found God in all things, at all times.
Prayer for Vocations
Weaving Life Itself in the Amazon
Indigenous women artisans in Bolivia join an income-generating Maryknoll project to create art and grow in faith and community.
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 2026
Missioners share snippets of mission life in vignettes drawn from Bolivia, Kenya and prison ministry in the United States.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
World Watch: Welcome the Stranger
Director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns Susan Gunn contrasts current policy on immigration with Catholic social teaching.
Readers’ Responses
Readers’ Responses, Summer 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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