Esperanza and Arturo Monterrubio, of Houston, Texas, find inspiration for mission in the example of Maryknoll Father Rafael Dávila.
Celebrating a Life of Faith and Mission
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Maryknoll Magazine Fall 2025
This issue of Maryknoll magazine, Heralds of Hope, presents our two recently ordained priests. They are signs of hope for the Church, for Maryknoll as a mission society and for the people they will serve abroad.
So, too, is our new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. The first pope from the United States, he brings personal mission experience and “a deep commitment to dialogue, peace and global solidarity” to the Church and the world.
Hope is infectious and abounds in the stories of Maryknoll missioners.
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.
World Watch: Water Rights Victory in Peru
Maryknoll Sister Patricia Ryan and the organization she founded in the Andes of southern Peru have won a landmark case for water rights.
‘The Sun Is Burning Up the Forest’
A Maryknoll mission partner in Bolivia, Father Enrique Bustamante, shares a moving testimony about the dire situation in the Amazon.
Building a Team for Christian Community
A new Maryknoll priest, Father Greg McPhee, describes his ministry in Bolivia, where he and a pastoral team are forming a chapel community.
A New Mission Presence in Chad
Four Maryknoll sisters set out last year to launch the congregation’s new mission in the Central African country of Chad.
Trial by Fire in the Amazon
Four seminarians in Maryknoll’s overseas training program face arduous challenges in Bolivia, including TIPNIS, a remote area of the Amazon.
Martyrs of the Ixcán
Almost 50 years ago, lay missioner John Gauker died with Maryknoll Father Bill Woods in a suspicious plane crash in Guatemala’s Ixcán jungle.
2023 Maryknoll Student Essay Contest Winners
The winners of the 2023 Maryknoll Student Essay Contest share words of wisdom and hope for the future as they address the essay prompt.
Maryknoll at the UN: Mission to Missions
The United Nations in New York City might not seem like mission territory, but for the Maryknoll missioners who serve there, it very much is.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Strangers No Longer: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll priest who is a professor, author and film critic reflects on the Sunday Mass readings, hospitality and the reign of God.
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Targets Immigrant Communities, Families, Workers
Leaders of the U.S. Church warn that this legislation will pose unprecedented threats to the country’s immigrant population.
ICE Presence Casts Shadow Over National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in LA
During the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in LA, the presence of ICE generated fear among immigrant parishioners, but many found strength in worship.
Maryknoll Publications Win 45 Catholic Media Awards
At the Catholic Media Association’s annual conference, held this year in Phoenix, Arizona, Maryknoll publications win 45 awards.
Pope Calls on Archbishops to Promote Unity and Renew Evangelization
During the feast of the Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul, the pope called for unity and renewal of the ways of sharing the Word of God.
This is Why We Struggle: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll lay missionary with 30 years of service offers a testimony of hope from South Sudan as he reflects on the Sunday Mass readings.
Catholic Sisters Protest Cuts to Social Net in Budget Bill
Catholic sisters protest at the Capitol against proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP as the Senate considers Trump’s budget plan.
San Diego Clergy Make Impact in Immigration Court
On World Refugee Day, members of the clergy in San Diego attended immigration court to support migrants. The outcome surprised those in attendance.
Suicide Bombing at Syrian Church Claims Innocent Lives
Over 20 worshippers, including children, were killed in the attack that sparked global outrage, while sectarian violence continues in Syria.
Pope Leo and US Bishops Plead for Peace after Attack on Iran Nuclear Sites
After the attacks on Iran, Pope Leo XIV, the U.S. bishops and the United Nations warn of an increasingly serious conflict if diplomatic solutions are not found.
Communion in Sharing: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll Sister reflects about Communion and responding to the challenge of giving to others as Christ gives his “body and blood” to us.
USCCB President: Bishops Stand with Immigrants ‘in this Challenging Hour’
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the USCCB, reaffirms the Bishops’ commitment with migrants targeted by Trump administration.
US Bishop Calls for Ardent Prayer, Diplomacy as Israel-Iran Strikes Continue
Amid rising Israel-Iran attacks and the threat of wider conflict, Bishop Zaidan urges urgent diplomacy and fervent prayer.
USCCB, Catholic Charities Among NGOs in House Probe
USCCB and Catholic Charities among NGOs under congressional investigation for allegedly using federal funds to assist undocumented migrants.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Spirit of Mission: On Finding Jesus
Jesus Christ asks each of his followers, “Who do you say that I am?” writes Maryknoll Father Joseph Veneroso.
Partners in Mission
Partners in Mission: Return to the Border
Doctor Guadalupe Jimenez joins a Maryknoll immersion trip to the U.S.-Mexico border and finds herself inspired to serve migrants.
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 2024
Missioners share snippets of mission life drawn from Bolivia, Taiwan, South Sudan and the U.S.-Mexico border.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
World Watch: Indo-Pacific Economic Prosperity?
The new trade deal among 14 countries, currently under negotiation, has the potential of affecting 28% of U.S. global trade.
Readers’ Responses
Readers’ Responses, Summer 2024
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