Church officials in Russia say that Catholics are “grieving, angered and bewildered” by their country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Maryknoll Magazine Winter 2026
This issue of Maryknoll magazine presents stories about immigration and the Maryknoll missioners who help migrants, refugees, and displaced people both in the United States and abroad.
Be inspired by a photo meditation on Mother Cabrini. Learn about the compassion of a Maryknoll Sister who serves children of migrant families affected by mass deportations in Florida. Read about the journey of an undocumented migrant who became a permanent deacon and now leads Maryknoll immersion trips back to his home 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.
MISSIONER TALES
Leung Ying, who was partially disabled after a stroke, came to live in our home for the elderly in Hong Kong, where I served in mission. She appeared very sad and would walk up and down, dragging one foot a little and weeping. She continually repeated the same thing,...
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
Readers’ Responses
CENTERSPREAD
