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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.
Ethiopian Bishop Describes ‘Way of the Cross’
In Ethiopia, Bishop Lesanuchristos Matheos describes the conflict, hunger and violence suffered by his people as a “Way of the Cross.”
Pope to Diplomatic Corps: Pandemic Calls for ‘Reality Check’
Pope Francis urges diplomatic corps to eschew divisions and decries “cancel culture” as ideological colonization.
Afghan Helps Welcome Refugees
Afghan immigrant Sayed Wardak helps church agency welcome refugees from his homeland with Catholic...
Philippines Bans Child Marriage
Law signed in the Philippines prohibits child marriage and allows authorities to impose heavy punishment, including up to 12 years in prison.
Chaplain Still Counseling Police One Year After Capitol Insurrection
A year since the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a Catholic chaplain still sees pain and mental stress among metropolitan police officers.
Tribute to 22 Church Workers Killed in 2021
The Vatican pays tribute to 22 Catholic church workers and honors others not officially recognized who were killed in 2021.
Pope Launches Synodal Process to Discern Holy Spirit’s Call to the Church
Under the theme “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission,” the pope has called the church to listen and hear one another in all facets of church life.
The Pope: More Example Than Exhortation
Pope Francis' 2021 illustrated teaching on kinshipBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN...
Peace Day Message: Pour Money into Education, Not Weapons, Wars
In his message, which the Vatican sends to heads of state around the world, Pope Francis proposed...
Year Ends without Immigration Reform
As 2021 ends, advocates say much-needed immigration reform, especially for vulnerable migrants, is unfinished business.
Think of the Holy Family Fleeing Herod and Pray for Migrants, Pope Says
Continuing his series of audience talks about St. Joseph, Pope Francis focused on Joseph’s courage in taking Mary and the baby Jesus to Egypt to escape Herod, and he compared St. Joseph’s bravery to the courage of migrants and refugees who leave their homelands to protect and help their families.
Laudato Si’ Movement Combats Climate Change
Pope Francis invites the world a movement based on the Laudato Si’ Action Platform, composed of specific goals to address climate change.
Despite Vaccines, COVID-19 Still Spreading
The U.S. braces for a surge in COVID-19 cases due to a new variant while the morality and efficacy of vaccines are still being debated.
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.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
Readers’ Responses
CENTERSPREAD
