A Maryknoll sister in Hong Kong volunteers with Voice for Prisoners, a ministry that assists victims of human trafficking who were used as drug “mules.”
Letters from a Hong Kong Prison
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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.
Teaching Peace in Public Schools
Maryknoll lay missioners, Maryknoll sisters and the staff of a holistic healing center launch a project in public schools in João Pessoa, Brazil.
United by God’s Love: An Ordination Preview
Victor Mutobera, who will be ordained June 6, shares the vocation journey that led him from Kenya to join the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers.
Maryknoll Joint Leadership Statement on U.S.-Israel War on Iran
Maryknoll family urges for a ceasefire in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict and calls for diplomacy and the protection of civilians.
Spreading God’s Tenderness
Volunteers including Maryknoll missioners accompany detained people in a ministry for migrants run by the Diocese of El Paso, Texas.
2025 Maryknoll Student Essay Contest Winners
First, second and third place winners in two divisions wrote about cross-cultural encounters, inspired by Pope Leo’s call to build bridges.
‘Magnifica Humanitas’ Warns of Future Without God
Pope Leo XIV writes that artificial intelligence may lead to mass unemployment and undermine human dignity, reducing people to mere data.
Maryknoll Shelter in Taiwan Offers Refuge to Migrant Workers
Maryknoll Father Joyalito Tajonera and his parish community provide hospitality and advocacy as they welcome vulnerable migrant workers.
Lay Missioner Continues the Battle Against HIV in Tanzania
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Joanne Miya, who served at Uzima Centre for two decades, warns younger generations to take the virus seriously.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
The Transfiguration: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll priest reflects on the Transfiguration of the Lord in Sunday’s Gospel in light of his lifetime of service in mission.
Korea’s Catholic Farmers Battle Climate Crisis
Catholic Farmers Association in South Korea confronts climate change and reverses rural decline while promoting sustainable agriculture.
Church in Spain Grapples With Influx of Migrants
The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta responds to urgent humanitarian needs after 60,000 people rushed land and sea borders, causing 72 fatalities.
Small Disciples, Great Faith: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Rick Dixon, who serves in El Salvador, reflects on how young children experience God’s presence through silent prayer.
Nun at Risk of Third-Country Removal by ICE
Sister Leticia Ugboaja’s attorney says the Nigerian religious, who was detained and released last month, still faces possible deportation.
Miami Archbishop Calls for ‘Compassionate’ Protections for Haitians
As some 353,000 Haitians lose temporary protective status, Archbishop Thomas Wenski warns that their home country remains unsafe for return.
UN Demands Answers from Nicaragua Regime About Missing Bishop
Bishop Abelardo Mata has been missing for nearly a month, while the Ortega government announces it is suspending elections.
The Anthropology of ‘Magnifica Humanitas’
Pope Leo’s encyclical on artificial intelligence is anchored in historical Catholic social teaching, writes Maryknoll Father John Sivalon.
God in All Things: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Esperanza Principio writes from the U.S.-Mexico border about God’s priorities and the Feast of Saints Anne and Joachim.
State Department Provides Funding for Humanitarian Aid for Cuba
The $60 million award will be used by Catholic Relief Services and Caritas Cuba to cover food costs and basic needs for 200,000 households.
Pope Leo Warns Against Thinking of God in Terms of Power, Domination and Triumph
Pope Leo says Christians should embrace humility and selfless service, trusting that small acts of faith can quietly transform the world.
Catholics Express Solidarity Following Two Deaths Involving ICE Agents
The deaths of a Colombian man in Maine and a Mexican man in Texas have reignited the debate over the use of force in ICE operations.
The Mustard Seed: A Maryknoll Reflection
Reflecting on Jesus’ parable about the mustard seed, a Maryknoll priest recalls a day laborer who organized the community in Chile.
Earthquake Disaster in Venezuela ‘a Lot Worse Than Expected,’ Catholic Relief Worker Says
In the wake of the earthquakes in Venezuela, Catholic organizations assist survivors who experience trauma and uncertainty.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Spirit of Mission: All Things New
Maryknoll Father Joseph Veneroso reflects on the spirituality of the Biblical term metanoia”” and our Lenten journey of faith.
Prayer for Vocations
Mission Enriched by the Gifts of Others
Maryknoll Father Alejandro Marina reflects on the important role of partners who contribute to service and community in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
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 2026
Missioners share short vignettes drawn from experiences of their mission ministries in Bolivia, Cambodia and Tanzania.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
World Watch: Guardians of Creation
Religious, civil and nongovernmental leaders from around the world gathered in Brazil for COP30, the U.N. conference on climate change.
Readers’ Responses
Readers’ Responses, Spring 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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