Church officials in Russia say that Catholics are “grieving, angered and bewildered” by their country’s invasion of Ukraine.
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.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Mexican Bishops: Build Peace
The bishops’ conference in Mexico calls for all Mexicans to work together for peace and to overcome violence, even confronting drug cartels.
Europeans Turn Out to Transport, Welcome Refugees from Ukraine
Europeans citizens turned out to welcome and help transport a half a million refugees crossing borders to escape Russian invasion of Ukraine.
‘With a Heart Broken,’ Pope Prays for Peace in Ukraine
Pope Francis says he is heart broken over war and phones Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to express deepest sorrow over tragic invasion.
Catholic Leaders in Europe Warn of ‘a Humanitarian Catastrophe’ as Russia Attacks Ukraine
European Catholic leaders appeal for peace and express alarm about a possible “humanitarian catastrophe” as Russia attacks Ukraine.
Ugandan Diocese Helps Women, Children Once Held by LRA Soldiers
Victims of Lord’s Resistance Army reign of terror not only suffer trauma from kidnappings and...
Extending a Hand of Hospitality to Newly Arrived Afghan Refugees
A returned Maryknoll lay missioner draws upon his experience and ability in working with refugees from Afghanistan.
Church in Brazil Shelters Victims of Mudslides
The Church organizes aid campaign, shelters people who lost their homes in mudslides caused by Brazil’s worst storms in the last 70 years.
Jailed Water Activists in Honduras Released
Water activists known as the “Guapinol 8,” arrested for protesting an iron oxide mine endangering local water sources, were released.
A Rare Glimpse of Ministry to Pakistani Catholics
Father Shehzad Anwar ministers to beleaguered Catholic minority in sparsely populated Pakistan...
A Joyful Contemplative
Maryknoll Sister Helen Werner, 102 years old, has lovingly offered decades of her life in a mission of contemplative prayer.
Native Americans Seek Justice in U.S. Economy
Native Americans face the equivalent of a rigged Monopoly game in terms of economic advancement, panelists at Catholic gathering say.
Nicaragua Revokes Legal Status of Catholic Projects
The Daniel Ortega-controlled national assembly of Nicaragua revokes legal status of Catholic educational and charitable projects.
Biden Faces Criticism over Ongoing Immigration Issues
A year into the Biden Administration, the president faces criticism for insufficient progress on immigration.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Partners in Mission
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.
Tales from El Salvador, China, Nicaragua & Brazil
Missioner Tales September & October 2015 When I served as a Maryknoll Sister in El Salvador from 1997 to 2005, I helped get documentation from Salvadorans who had known or met Archbishop Oscar Romero to support his canonization process. To listen to their stories and...
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
Equal education for girls
In 2000, the United Nations adopted the eight Millennium Development Goals, to be met by 2015. The goals form a blueprint agreed to by all countries and leading development institutions. The goals...
Readers’ Responses
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