Almost 50 years ago, lay missioner John Gauker died with Maryknoll Father Bill Woods in a suspicious plane crash in Guatemala’s Ixcán jungle.
Martyrs of the Ixcán
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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.
2023 Maryknoll Student Essay Contest Winners
The winners of the 2023 Maryknoll Student Essay Contest share words of wisdom and hope for the future as they address the essay prompt.
Maryknoll at the UN: Mission to Missions
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.
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.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Maryknoll COP30 Webinar Prepares for Climate Summit
A recent MOGC webinar highlighted key concerns raised by voices from the Global South ahead of COP30, to be held in Belém, Brazil.
‘The Cabrini Pledge’ Calls Faithful to be Keepers of Hope for Migrants and Refugees
‘The Cabrini Pledge’, an initiative of the USCCB, calls on us to be guardians of hope for migrants and refugees in these challenging times.
Use Wealth for Peace, Not War Says the Pope
Pope Leo XIV urges world leaders to use wealth and resources for the common good, promoting peace and social justice.
Maryknoll Father Rodrigo Ulloa: From Soldier to Missioner
Learn about the path that led Maryknoll Father Rodrigo Ulloa from serving in the U.S. Air Force to serving as a warrior in God’s army.
The Poor Will Be Exalted: A Maryknoll Reflection
Gabe Hurrish, a Maryknoll lay missioner in South Sudan, reflects on this Sunday’s parable of the unjust steward and the evil of greed.
DR Congo’s Bishops Denounce Tide of Violence
Intensifying violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is seen in recent attacks on a church, a seminary and on homes of villagers.
Priests Network Condemns ‘Genocide’ Happening in Gaza
Catholic priests have founded a network to denounce war crimes and genocide in Gaza, pray for peace, and support Christians in the Holy Land.
Migrants Are Not Enemies, Just Brothers and Sisters in Need, Pope Says
Pope Leo XIV calls for a global culture of compassion towards migrants, praising the example set by the Italian island of Lampedusa.
The Triumph of the Cross: A Maryknoll Reflection
A returned Maryknoll lay missioner who served in Guatemala reflects on accompanying Indigenous people “crucified” by their country’s civil war.
Canonization Mass Reflects Confidence in God
The mother of Saint Carlo Acutis was “moved beyond words” as Pope Leo XIV canonized her son and Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati.
Supporters of Ailing Myanmar Leader Call for Her Release
Alarm is growing over the deteriorating health of Myanmar’s ousted democratic leader, imprisoned in an undisclosed location by the military junta.
Jubilee Event Will Honor Modern Martyrs as Symbols of Hope
As part of the Jubilee Year, the Vatican plans an ecumenical service to honor martyrs who stood firm against violence and persecution.
Pope Appeals for End to Conflict, Opens Paths for Aid in Sudan
Pope Leo XIV urges Sudan’s leaders to open paths for aid and support relief efforts after a deadly landslide worsened the country’s humanitarian crisis.
Saying ‘Yes’: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll lay missioner serving in Cambodia reflects on the Sunday Mass readings and being called to mission.
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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