Maryknoll continues to usher in a “new era of mission” with the ordination of two men from Kenya as Maryknoll priests.
Carrying the Flag of Mission
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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.
A Synodal Church is Missionary
A Maryknoll priest participating in the Synod on Synodality says it is the major event in the Church following the Second Vatican Council.
Challenging Assumptions in Bolivia
Maryknoll Lay Missioners Joe Loney and Filo Siles run the Social Justice Foundation, serving almost 800 people with disabilities, in Bolivia.
The Trauma of Memory in Chile
Maryknoll Sister Linda Donovan, who has called Chile “home” for four decades, recalls the courage of missioners during General Pinochet’s military dictatorship.
Being There: A Brother in Mission
Maryknoll Brother Ryan Thibert describes his mission journey, marked by listening, presence and companionship, especially for the abandoned.
Bridges to Healing International
Maryknoll affiliate Erin Rickwa expands a project she founded to help high-risk children, Bridges to Healing International, to Tanzania.
Celebrating a Life of Faith and Mission
Esperanza and Arturo Monterrubio, of Houston, Texas, find inspiration for mission in the example of Maryknoll Father Rafael Dávila.
World Watch: Water Rights Victory in Peru
Maryknoll Sister Patricia Ryan and the organization she founded in the Andes of southern Peru have won a landmark case for water rights.
‘The Sun Is Burning Up the Forest’
A Maryknoll mission partner in Bolivia, Father Enrique Bustamante, shares a moving testimony about the dire situation in the Amazon.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Baton Rouge Bishop Suspends Mass Obligation Amid ICE Crackdown
The bishop of Baton Rouge dispenses with the obligation to attend Mass as ICE raids raise fears among the Hispanic community.
Second Sunday of Advent: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Ann Hayden calls us to prepare the way of the Lord through seeking justice and peace and welcoming migrants and the poor.
Situation in Gaza Remains ‘Critical,’ Catholic Leaders Say
Despite peace efforts, Gaza faces a humanitarian crisis, with limited aid and continuing risks for civilian communities.
Children, Refugees Victimized by AI-Fueled Human Trafficking
The U.N. reports that as many as 50 million people may be victims of trafficking while a Vatican diplomat warns of AI being used to ensnare victims.
Lebanese Have What Is Needed To Build a Future of Peace, Pope Says
In his first visit to the Middle East, Pope Leo emphasizes that true renewal begins with everyday gestures of welcome, help and forgiveness.
First Sunday of Advent: A Maryknoll Reflection
In this Advent reflection of the Scriptures, Maryknoll Father James H. Kroeger calls us to be “spiritually alert” to the coming of the Lord.
Report: Global Poverty, Religious Restrictions, Discrimination Against Women Remain High
A new Fordham report reveals that more than a quarter of the world lives with unmet basic needs.
Archbishop Coakley Celebrates Native American Mass at Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine
Annual Native American Mass in Oklahoma City blends Catholic liturgy with Indigenous languages and traditions.
Pope Demands Release of 300 Children Kidnapped in Nigeria
The increase in kidnappings and attacks in Nigeria heightens fears of an organized campaign against Christians.
At COP30, Maryknoll Lay Missioner Highlights ‘Moral Crisis’
Lisa Sullivan, a program officer at the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, asserts that rich nations must repay their ecological debt.
Child King: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Rick Dixon, who has served at the U.S.-Mexico border, considers the humility of Jesus through the story of a migrant child.
Pope Calls Treatment of Immigrants in US ‘Extremely Disrespectful’
Pope Leo XIV encourages people, especially Catholics, to read the U.S. bishops’ pastoral message condemning abuses and mass deportations.
Congo: Terrorists Kill Civilians at Church-run Hospital
The recent violence left 20 people dead, including several women in the maternity ward, after an attack by rebel forces.
Prayer Vigils for Immigrants Mark Mother Cabrini Feast Day
Through prayers and calls to action, Catholics across the United States demanded an end to raids and dignified treatment for immigrants.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Spirit of Mission: Healing from the Sacred Heart
Using the story of Mother Cabrini, Maryknoll Father Joseph Veneroso reflects on what devotion to the Most Sacred Heart teaches about healing.
Prayer for Vocations
The Wisdom of Plants
Author and practitioner of traditional medicine Carlos Prado, a longtime Maryknoll friend in Cochabamba, Bolivia, shares the wisdom of plants.
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, Summer 2024
Missioners share snippets of mission life drawn from Bolivia, Taiwan, South Sudan and the U.S.-Mexico border.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
World Watch: Indo-Pacific Economic Prosperity?
The new trade deal among 14 countries, currently under negotiation, has the potential of affecting 28% of U.S. global trade.
Readers’ Responses
Readers’ Responses, Summer 2024
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