Deacon Leonel Yoque Archives

Maryknoll Wins 51 Awards for Media Excellence

The Catholic Media Association announced the 2026 awards to Maryknoll and Misioneros magazines and to Orbis Books at its annual conference.

First, second and third place winners in two divisions wrote about cross-cultural encounters, inspired by Pope Leo’s call to build bridges.

An immersion trip co-sponsored by Maryknoll and CRS introduces participants to the realities, challenges and hopes of local communities.

Deacon Leonel Yoque tells about his life journey that brought him from Guatemala to serve in the Maryknoll Society’s Mission Formation Ministry.

Jóse López, a Catholic leader who works in the Migrant Ministry for the Diocese of Stockton, California, brings hope to agricultural workers.

Participants on a Maryknoll immersion trip to Yucatán, México, learn about care for creation and Maryknoll’s legacy.