Pope Francis encourages 6,000 students and teachers to emulate Saint John XXIII and the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. by seeking peace.
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.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Pope Writes Letter to the Ukrainian People
Nine months after the Russian invasion began, Pope Francis tells the Ukrainian people, “I carry you in my heart and in my prayers.”
Waiting in Hope: First Sunday of Advent
Advent reflections offered by the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns center on nonviolence and the hope it brings to our troubled world.
U.S. Bishops Welcome New Migration Committee Chair
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, says he will use what he has learned during his border ministry in his new role.
Vatican Advances Hélder Câmara’s Cause
Archbishop in Brazil announces that the cause for canonization of Dom Hélder Câmara has moved forward in Rome.
Christ the King: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Father Larry Lewis reflects on the unconventional kingship of Jesus and the readings for the Feast of Christ the King.
At COP27, Religious Leaders Advocate for Solidarity
At the COP27 United Nations climate conference, Catholic leaders urge sharing of resources and consensus-building for global solutions.
Army in El Salvador Detains Teenagers Indiscriminately
El Salvador’s purge of gang members, a campaign launched last spring, has swept up innocent people, especially adolescent and teenage boys.
Report Finds Global Poverty Is Worsening
A Fordham University report shows that global poverty is rising, erasing recent gains, with developing countries crippled by climate change.
Business Leaders Pledge Christmas Price Cap in the Philippines
An association of Catholic business leaders will curtail price gouging by setting a cap on prices during the Christmas shopping season.
Who Are Signs for? A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll lay missioner serving deaf and hearing students reflects on signs and the Mass readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Catholic COP27 Delegates Call for Reparations
Catholic leaders at the COP27 conference call for wealthy countries to compensate poor nations for loss and damage due to climate change.
Border Mass Honors Migrants who Died while Crossing
U.S. and Mexican clergy concelebrate Mass at the Rio Grande, remembering especially migrants who died while attempting to cross the border.
Pope to Youth: Skip Google, Go to God
In Bahrain, Pope Francis visits a Catholic school attended by students of many faiths and tells them to seek God for advice.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
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.
Tales from Bangladesh, Kenya, El Salvador & Tanzania
Missioner Tales January & February 2015 During my 22 minute-walk from Medi Aid hospital to a school run by the Maryknoll Sisters in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a short and energetic fellow stopped me on the street. He said his name was Bacchu and he wished to take my photo. He...
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