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Maryknoll Magazine Fall 2025
This issue of Maryknoll magazine, Heralds of Hope, presents our two recently ordained priests. They are signs of hope for the Church, for Maryknoll as a mission society and for the people they will serve abroad.
So, too, is our new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. The first pope from the United States, he brings personal mission experience and “a deep commitment to dialogue, peace and global solidarity” to the Church and the world.
Hope is infectious and abounds in the stories of Maryknoll missioners.
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.
Pursuing Peace and Justice in the Holy Land
Maryknoll Office for Global concerns Director Susan Gunn outlines Maryknoll’s 25 years of partnership with an organization called Churches for Middle East Peace.
Catholic Leaders Outraged at Attempt to Close Migrant Shelter
The Texas attorney general has accused El Paso’s Annunciation House of unlawful activities in giving shelter and succor to migrants.
A Rich Poverty in Bangladesh
Maryknoll Father Robert McCahill lives a humble life in Bangladesh, where he has served for 47 years helping disabled children receive care.
Borders of Hope
Maryknoll Lay Missioners at the U.S./Mexico Border assist asylum-seeking migrants escaping violence and persecution.
They Call Her ‘Foreign Grandmother’
Maryknoll Sister Hyunjung Kim is considered family among the people from the remote villages of East Timor that she serves.
In Step with a Higher Power in Kenya
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Megan Hamilton helps people in Kenya stay sober through weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
Tiny Houses Make Huge Impact
In Ontario, Canada, a parish and volunteers find creative ways to provide a dignified life to those experiencing homelessness and hunger.
Rising Up at World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal
Father Ulloa-Chavarry accompanied more than 100 pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston as chaplain during World Youth Day 2023.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
USCCB, Catholic Charities Among NGOs in House Probe
USCCB and Catholic Charities among NGOs under congressional investigation for allegedly using federal funds to assist undocumented migrants.
The Trinity and Freedom: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Superior General Father Lance Nadeau, on Trinity Sunday, reflects on Christian hope, freedom, and social justice commemorated on Juneteenth.
DRC’s Cardinal Ambongo Appeals to Trump: ‘Africa Is Important to the U.S.’
Cardinal Ambongo of Congo-Kinshasa urges Trump to restore aid to Africa and highlights the value of the relationship between the two nations.
Many Wonderful Things
Two new Maryknoll priests were ordained. Born in Singapore and Kenya, they will serve on the Asian continent. Here their vocational journey.
Pentecost in Tanzania: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll lay missioner serving with his family in Tanzania reflects on the Sunday Mass readings for Pentecost.
Decisions Must Be Rooted in Nonviolence, Pope Says
Pope Leo XIV urged the construction of peace through nonviolent actions, setting an example of unity, respect, and fraternity.
As Pilgrims Flock to Ugandan Martyrs Shrine, Authorities Thwart Attack
Suspected extremists killed in foiled terror attack as millions of pilgrims flocked to the Ugandan martyrs shrine in the East African nation.
Texas Supreme Court Permits Probe of Annunciation House
In the latest development of an ongoing siege, the Texas high court rules that the network of migrant shelters can be investigated.
Being One: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll sister who served in Tanzania reflects on Jesus’ enjoinder on his followers in St. John’s Gospel to “be one.”
Advocates: Deportations Violate Court Order, Human Rights
Catholic advocates denounce the US government for deporting immigrants to East Africa, violating a court order and human rights principles.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal to Protect Apache Sacred Site
The US Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Apache leaders to save Oak Flat, a sacred site threatened by a mega-mining project.
Aid Cuts Will Increase Hunger for Thousands of Children
CRS warns that cuts to U.S. food aid programs will impact over 780,000 children in 11 countries, leaving many without their only daily meal.
Gospel Peace: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll seminarian reflects on Sunday’s Gospel reading, peace and belonging in the context of his ministry to homeless people in Taiwan.
A Decade Later, Pope Francis’ Climate Plea Still Urgent
On the tenth anniversary of Laudato Si’, Catholic leaders affirm that time is running out to respond to Pope Francis’ call on climate action.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Spirit of Mission: In the Shadow of the Cross
Maryknoll Father Joseph Veneroso reflects on accepting aging and diminishment “in the shadow of the Cross” as a Lenten practice.
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, Winter 2024
Missioners share endearing snippets of their mission work with the communities of Brazil, Guatemala, South Sudan and Bolivia.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
Climate Action: Loss and Damage
Thomas Gould writes on how Climate change can be costly and often leaves damage affecting those who contribute the least to causing it.
Readers’ Responses
Readers’ Responses, Winter 2024
Maryknoll readers and supporters from around the country write letters about articles we published in our Maryknoll magazine.
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