Maryknoll seminarian in Cochabamba, Bolivia reflects on the Sunday readings in light of the witness given by two senior Maryknoll missioners.
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.
Texas Archbishop Asks for Solidarity with Migrants
The archbishop of San Antonio speaks out after the horrifying discovery of dead migrants in a...
Vatican Official Says Pro-Life Work Still Needed
An editorial from Rome points out much widespread pro-life work is needed in the U.S., from assisting poor mothers to ending gun violence.
Pope Convenes World Meeting of Families in Rome
Families must look ahead to the future, says Pope Francis during his homily for Sunday Mass during the World Meeting for Families in Rome.
Freedom to Follow: A Maryknoll Reflection
A returned Maryknoll lay missioner recalls her ministry in Kenya as she reflects on the Mass readings for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time and the freedom needed to follow Christ.
Two Jesuits Murdered in Mexican Parish
Two Jesuit priests were murdered in the Mexican state of Chihuahua while protecting a man being chased by gunmen.
Dreams Are Stalled on DACA’s 10th Anniversary
Advocates are frustrated that DACA is on hold while progress toward legislation allowing dreamers to remain in the U.S. has stagnated.
Corpus Christi: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns staff member recalls Mass for migrants at the Houston Catholic Worker as she reflects on Sunday’s readings.
What Lesson Can We Learn from Another Shooting?
A religious brother visits Uvalde, Texas, and reflects on the pain of yet another community suffering in the wake of a mass shooting.
Superpowers at War Add to World’s Poor, Pope Says
"Great poverty" is produced by wars that strike the defenseless and vulnerable, Pope Francis say...
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.
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
