Death of a man who was thought to be the last of his tribe in the Amazon basin raises concerns about disappearance of Indigenous cultures.
Maryknoll Magazine Spring 2026
In this issue of Maryknoll, we examine how cuts to U.S. foreign aid have impacted a major AIDS relief program launched decades ago in Kenya by Maryknoll missioners, while in another article, we visit an AIDS hospice started by Maryknoll sisters that provides care and shelter to patients in Guatemala.
We continue our coverage of immigration with a look at the Church’s clear opposition to mass deportation and the mistreatment of migrants. We meet the latest group of Maryknoll lay missioners, accompany young adults on a pilgrimage to Rome, and share other mission stories from around the world.
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.
God Comes Knocking: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll lay missioner in Brazil reflects on the Mass readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time and asks, “Are we good stewards?”
Pope Gives Message to World Religions
Pope Francis addresses leaders of world and traditional religions in Kazakhstan, calls for an end to fundamentalism, violence and extremism.
Organizations Call for Increased Aid to prevent Somalia’s Looming Famine
The intervention of the international community is needed as about 7.1 million people, half of them children, need emergency aid to survive famine caused by draught
Ukrainian Citizens Being Deported to Russia
Church and international leaders cite reports of Ukrainians, including children, being subjected to mass deportations.
Pope Honors a Slain Religious Sister
Comboni Sister Maria De Coppi, a missioner with six decades of services in Mozambique, was killed...
Mercy versus Justice? A Maryknoll Reflection
A staff member of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns recalls violence in Guatemala as he explores the theme of mercy in the Mass readings for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Father Capodanno Honored on 55th Anniversary of Death
Maryknoll Father Vincent Capodanno, a chaplain who gave his life for others, is honored in memorial Masses in New York and Washington, D.C.
Find God in the Unexpected, Pope Says
Continuing his series on discernment, Pope Francis teaches that God often reaches out to us through the unexpected events in our lives.
Season of Creation Is Underway
Local pastoral leaders in the U.S. share how their parishes are celebrating the Season of Creation, observed Sept. 1 to Oct. 4.
Called to Say ‘Yes,’ Again: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll lay missioner reflects on the Mass readings for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time and the need to continually discern God’s call.
Pope: Discernment Means Making A Choice
In a new series, on discernment, Pope Francis teaches that people have the choice to grow a “magnificent garden” or make a “desert of death.”
South Sudanese Refugees Want to Return, but Need Peace, Church Leaders Say
Religious leaders in South Sudan start a peace campaign to ensure refugees can return to a peaceful environment.
Bishop Calls for Help for Pakistanis Left Homeless, Hungry by Floods
Bishop Samson Shukardin of Hyderabad has called for help for thousands affected by floods that have devastated many areas of Pakistan.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Mission in Latin America
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...
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