New solar canopy project aligns with the Maryknoll Society’s goal to combat environmental destruction and care for God’s creation.
Being A Good Neighbor While Caring For The Earth
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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.
Families in Mission in Massachusetts
Father Alejandro López Cardinale and his Massachusetts parishioners launch a family project to foster a sense of belonging during COVID-19.
In Memoriam 2021
In Memoriam 2021: Please pray for our Maryknoll missioners—priests, brothers and sisters—who died during the past year. May they rest in peace with the Lord.
Chamelecón Revisited
The legacy of a late Maryknoll priest lives on in the poor and violent barrio of Chamelecón in Honduras devastated by two hurricanes.
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.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
In First Audience, Leo XIV Calls for Peace in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Gaza, makes an urgent plea for humanitarian aid, and inspires thousands with a message of hope.
Wars, Disasters Drive Record Global Internal Displacement
Wars and climate disasters displaced a record 83.4 million people in 2024, according to the 2025 Global Report on Internal Displacement.
Pope Leo Begins Papacy Calling for ‘United Church’ in a Wounded World
At the inaugural Mass celebrated on May 18, Pope Leo XIV began his papacy with a call for unity, healing, and service in a wounded world.
The Kingdom of Heaven: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Josh Sisolak, who serves in Bolivia, reflects on the Kingdom of Heaven and the upcoming Sunday Mass readings.
Immigration Crackdown Empties Pews in Tennessee Diocese
As immigration raids hit Hispanic parishes, Nashville Diocese says Catholics fearing detention aren’t required to attend Sunday Mass.”
Pro-labor Cardinal ‘Rejoiced’ at Pope’s Name Choice
With artificial intelligence threatening jobs, Cardinal Michael Czerny says Leo XIV will renew Catholic social teaching on labor.
Genealogist Finds that Leo XIV Has Black, Creole Roots from New Orleans
Sacramental records reveal that Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has Creole and Black roots from New Orleans on his mother’s side.
Leo XIV: In floods or at Mass, a faithful shepherd
“Pope Leo XIV, former Bishop of Chiclayo, is remembered as a firm and committed pastor in times of crisis.”
Leo XIV Becomes the First American Pope
Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and longtime missioner in Peru, is elected on the second day of the conclave, becoming the first American pope.
To Smell like the Sheep: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll sister reflects on the Mass readings and Pope Francis’ encouragement to “smell like the sheep” in ministry.
Report: Mass Deportation May Separate Millions of Families
Mass deportation could separate millions of U.S. children from undocumented parents and push thousands into foster care, a study warns.
Pope’s ‘Vehicle of Hope’ for Gaza’s Children
As a final act of compassion, Pope Francis donated his popemobile to be converted into a mobile health for vulnerable children in Gaza.
Pope Francis Honored at Final Memorial Mass
Pope Francis was remembered as a tireless and faithful shepherd during the last Mass of a nine-day period of mourning at the Vatican.
Saying Yes: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Father Thomas Tiscornia reflects on saying “yes” to Jesus in the context of his mission in Sudan and the Sunday Mass readings
PHOTO MEDITATION
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.
Prayer for Vocations
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, Spring 2021
Missioner Tales in the Spring 2021 issue of Maryknoll magazine give snippets of mission life in Tanzania, South Sudan, Guatemala and Thailand.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
Water Defenders Face Dangerous Challenge
A new book documents how courageous water defenders in El Salvador made the Central American country the first nation in the world to ban metal mining.
Readers’ Responses
Readers’ Responses Spring 2021
Our readers comment on past articles appearing in Maryknoll magazine under the heading of Readers’ Responses Spring 2021.
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