The United Nations in New York City might not seem like mission territory, but for the Maryknoll missioners who serve there, it very much is.
Maryknoll at the UN: Mission to Missions
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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.
The Cry of the Poor for Liberation
Maryknoll Father Stephen Judd tells his story through the lens of liberation theology, which shaped his four decades in Latin America.
A Seminarian’s Reflection from the Amazon
A Maryknoll seminarian reflects on his mission service at Santísima Trinidad in a remote area of the Amazon where Maryknoll serves.
Hearts on Fire
With hearts on fire and packed bags, three Maryknoll seminarians prepare for their ordination to priesthood on June 8, 2024.
Cultivating Mission in Cochabamba
The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers center and residence in Bolivia finds new life through its green project.
Prayer for Vocations: Spring 2024
A Maryknoll seminarian, Deacon Charles Ogony, offers a heartfelt prayer for all expressions of vocation in service to God’s People.
Dream On: Lay Missioners Sent to Serve
Three new lay missioners and one returning lay missioner are sent to serve in El Salvador, Kenya and Cambodia.
Sheep Find Their Pastor
A Maryknoll priest helps blind people in Lima, Peru, become independent through training in massage therapy.
Building a Future of Hope in Cambodia
Maryknoll sisters turn over educational programs to local leadership after three decades of service in Phnom Penh and outlying Beoung Tum Pun.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Our Planet Earth: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Mary Ellen Manz reflects on God’s call to care for planet Earth, our common home, in this Scripture reflection.
Conflict in Gaza: 12,000 Children Suffer From Acute Malnutrition
In addition to acute malnutrition, the population in Gaza faces disease, displacement, and unsanitary conditions amid a prolonged war.
Catholics in Los Angeles Come Together to Help Others Amid Deportation Fear
In Los Angeles, the fear of deportation has turned into an organized solidarity movement among Catholics to help affected families.
Drama in Kenya: Accusations of Witchcraft Drive Elderly from Their Homes
In Kenya’s Kilifi region, some elderly people are accused of witchcraft and forced to live in shelters or are killed so that others can take their property.
Choose Faith: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll lay missioner in Tanzania who serves children, youth and adults living with HIV/AIDS reflects on the Sunday Mass readings.
Franciscan Monastery that Survived Nagasaki Atomic Blast Stands as Messenger of Peace
A Nagasaki Franciscan monastery founded by St. Kolbe survived the atomic blast and still spreads peace and faith 80 years later.
Irish Lay Missioner and a Child Among Kidnapped at Haiti Orphanage
An Irish lay missioner and a child were among several kidnapped during a gang attack on a Haitian orphanage amid ongoing unrest.
Pope Tells Youth: ‘Don’t Settle for Less,’ God Will Transform Your Life
Pope Leo XIV closed the weeklong Youth Jubilee with a rousing message preached during a Mass attended by 1 million people.
Against the Odds, CRS Has Delivered Aid to 1.7 Million in Gaza since 2023
Despite war, the risk of famine, and aid blockades, CRS and its partners have delivered aid to 1.7 million people in Gaza since 2023.
Greed Is Not the Path: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll sister reflects on unchecked greed and its impact on individuals and society as a whole in this Scripture reflection.
Human Trafficking: More Victims, Greater Violence, Bigger Profits
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Heidi Cerneka shares the testimony of three victims of human trafficking whose stories have something in common: a lack of justice.
Philippine Cardinal Links Flood Disaster to Political Corruption
The prelate blames government corruption for worsening floods in Metro Manila, as billions in public funds fail to deliver real solutions.
Massacre in Congolese Catholic Church Leaves 43 Dead
The attack on the church, which left men, women, and children among the victims, was carried out by the ADF, a group linked to the Islamic State.
Miami Archbishop Presses for Pastoral Visits to Alligator Alcatraz
Miami archbishop requests access to “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in order to carry out pastoral visits as part of prison ministry.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Spirit of Mission: On Finding Jesus
Jesus Christ asks each of his followers, “Who do you say that I am?” writes Maryknoll Father Joseph Veneroso.
Partners in Mission
Partners in Mission: Christian Charity in Action in Taiwan
Charles Niece has served for four years as a Maryknoll volunteer in Taiwan helping migrant workers of Father Joyalito Tajonera ministry.
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, Spring 2024
Missioners share snippets of mission life from South Sudan, Panama and El Salvador.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
World Watch: Ethnic Cleansing in Sudan?
Charges of ethnic cleansing in Sudan have surfaced as two warring generals vie for power and the country’s people pay a heavy price.
Readers’ Responses
Readers’ Responses, Spring 2024
Readers respond to our print, web and social media posts.
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