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Maryknoll Magazine Summer 2026
We begin this issue of Maryknoll magazine with a prayer for peace around the world, especially the Middle East. We include a joint statement from the joint Maryknoll leadership of priests, brothers, sisters and lay people calling for the cessation of the Iran conflict.
Our coverage features stories about missioners serving in Asia, Africa and Latin America and accompanying immigrants here at home. This issue includes the prayer of consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We also profile Maryknoll Seminarian Victor Mutobera in light of his upcoming ordination.
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 Postpones July Trip to Africa
Health issues prevent Pope Francis from visiting Congo and South Sudan this summer, postponing...
Holy Trinity Sunday: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Teresa Dagdag, who serves in the Philippines, reflects on the Trinity as a model of relationships and interconnectedness.
Bishops Advance Sainthood Cause of Korea Martyrs
Maryknoll’s Bishop Patrick James Byrne is among 81 Servants of God whose canonization is being advanced by South Korea’s bishops.
In Syria, People Are Lucky to Eat Once a Day
Religious sister says poverty is so extreme that the vast majority of the population suffers hunger and food insecurity.
Nigeria Bishops Denounce Deadly Church Attack
Nigeria’s Catholic bishops lament the attack on a church during Pentecost Sunday Mass that left at least 50 people dead and scores of others injured.
Pentecost Sunday: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll priest who serves in Latin America reflects on the readings for Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit leads us to embrace dialogue and renewal in the Church.
Pope Appeals for End of Grain Blockade
Concerned about Russian blockade of Ukrainian grain, Pope Francis says, “Please do not use food as a weapon of war” at his weekly general audience.
Peruvian Indigenous Bury Remains from 1985 Massacre
Hundreds of people gathered in the Andean village of Accomarca to bury the remains of 50 victims of a massacre by Peruvian soldiers in 1985.
Ascension of the Lord: A Maryknoll Reflection
By Darlene Jacobs, M.M. Sunday, May 29, 2022Acts 1: 1-11; Psalm 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Ephesians 1:...
Myanmar Catholic Village Set on Fire
A historic Catholic village in Myanmar is targeted once again in the ongoing military aggression against the region’s civilian population.
Church Leaders Pray for Texas Shooting Victims
Pope Francis, San Antonio archbishop and other Church leaders respond to the horrific shooting at...
Celebrate Laudato Si’ Week 2022
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns shares suggestions and resources to help readers...
Caritas Reports on Response to Ukraine Crisis
Caritas representatives say the Catholic aid network has assisted more than 1.2 million people affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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.
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
