Journalist George Black uncovers new information in the 1980 murders in El Salvador of four churchwomen, including Maryknoll sisters.
Remembering the Martyrs
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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.
‘Guard This Treasure’
Maryknoll Father John Spain has spent a lifetime in mission accompanying the people of El Salvador and preserving the legacy of its martyrs.
Flowers from Tanzania
Inspired by the Maryknollers who touched their lives from childhood, two women from Tanzania made final vows as Maryknoll Sisters earlier this year.
Pope Leo’s Wisdom for Seminarians
Maryknoll Seminarian Raymond Lee, who attended the Jubilee of Seminarians in Rome, reflects on Pope Leo’s message to those preparing for the priesthood.
Fishing for Justice in Taiwan
Maryknoll Father Joyalito Tajonera and his partners in the Church’s Stella Maris apostolate for seafarers assist migrants who work in fishing.
The Darkness of This Time
Maryknoll Sister Catherine DeVito, who serves in Florida, recounts the trauma being inflicted on immigrant farmworker families.
God, Present in My Journey
Deacon Leonel Yoque tells about his life journey that brought him from Guatemala to serve in the Maryknoll Society’s Mission Formation Ministry.
Mango Tree Cathedrals in Uganda
Maryknoll Lay Missioners Marj Humphrey and Joanne Blaney led a nonviolence and conflict resolution training program for community leaders.
Guided by God: One Woman’s Journey From Refugee to Missioner
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Thu Tam Hoang, whose family fled Vietnam when she was a child, serves in Cambodia, where she brings hope to impoverished people.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
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.
Staying Firm in Tanzania: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Janet Srebalus reflects on the Sunday readings and her decades of mission service with resilient people of faith.
Caribbean Bishops Plead for Peace amid US Strikes, Military Buildup
Reacting to attacks on seafaring vessels that have taken 75 lives, the Antilles Episcopal Conference calls for dialogue.
Tanzanian Archbishops Condemn Extrajudicial Killings Linked to Election Violence
Two archbishops hold memorial Masses as opposition leaders say hundreds or even thousands of people have been killed or disappeared.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Spirit of Mission: Great Bridge to Unity
Maryknoll Father Joseph Veneroso deciphers early indicators of the approach that Pope Leo XIV brings to the papacy.
Partners in Mission
Partners in Mission: Like Mother, Like Daughter
Clelia Estrada de la Cruz instilled in her family her spirit of faith and service. Today, her daughter follows closely on her footsteps.
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 2026
Missioners share snippets of mission life drawn from experiences in Kenya, the Bolivian Amazon and the United States.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
World Watch: Foreign Aid, A Moral Imperative
Susan Gunn, director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, presents a sobering view of the fatal effects of U.S. cuts to foreign aid.
Readers’ Responses
Readers’ Responses, Winter 2026
Readers respond via email, letter or message to our stories published online, circulated in print and shared weekly by ezine.
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