Maryknoll Lay Missioner couple Tawny Thanh and Hiep Vu, who recently retired, continue to live and volunteer in Bolivia.
Giving the Opportunity to Learn
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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.
Young Adults Encounter Migrant Families
Members of the Maryknoll Young Adult Empowerment Community of Los Angeles witnessed first-hand the realities for migrants at the U.S./Mexico border this past summer.
Partners in Mission: From the Bronx to Maryknoll
From her desk at Maryknoll magazine, editor Marge Gaughan became acquainted with missioners and mission sites all over the world.
Ordination of Maryknoll Father John Siyumbu: From Kenya to the World
Ordination of Father John Siyumbu marks a new era as Maryknoll welcomes seminarians from mission countries
The Gift of Mission: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle talk about mission, global issues and his hopes for the future. Here we share excerpts of that interview.
Being a Brother in Mission
For a Maryknoll religious brother, helping Pakistani Christian refugees in Bangkok, Thailand, is simply part of his mission to form community.
Helping Survivors Survive Climate Change
Long-term projects initiated by Maryknoll priest in Eastern Kenya combat drought, climate change and food insecurity.
Restoring Trafficked Victims to Life
As international coordinator, Maryknoll Sister Abby Avelino leads religious in Talitha Kum networks throughout the world to end human trafficking.
Listening to the Voice of Creation
Maryknoll lay missioner in rural El Salvador works to promote sustainable agriculture and environmental awareness.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
US Bishops’ President Calls for Special Collection for Catholic Aid Groups in Gaza
The head of the USCCB appeals for funds to bolster the Catholic Church’s response to a deepening humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
Pope Calls for Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace in Ukraine, Holy Land
Pope Leo set August 22, day of the feast of the Queenship of Mary, as a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the Holy Land and Ukraine.
Amazon Bishops Called to Evangelize, Defend the People, and Care for Creation
Pope Leo XIV urged bishops to focus their pastoral work on proclaiming the Gospel, treating peoples fairly, and caring for our common home.
Celine and Don Woznica Receive Bishop McCarthy Award 2025
Celine and Don Woznica were awarded the 2025 Bishop McCarthy Spirit of Mission Award for their ministry with newly arrived migrants in Chicago.
Catholic Charities Continues Support of Refugees Despite Funding Cuts
Federal funding cuts for U.S. resettlement program left families divided, staff laid off, and refugee communities facing uncertainty.
Our Planet Earth: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Mary Ellen Manz reflects on God’s call to care for planet Earth, our common home, in this Scripture reflection.
Conflict in Gaza: 12,000 Children Suffer From Acute Malnutrition
In addition to acute malnutrition, the population in Gaza faces disease, displacement, and unsanitary conditions amid a prolonged war.
Catholics in Los Angeles Come Together to Help Others Amid Deportation Fear
In Los Angeles, the fear of deportation has turned into an organized solidarity movement among Catholics to help affected families.
Drama in Kenya: Accusations of Witchcraft Drive Elderly from Their Homes
In Kenya’s Kilifi region, some elderly people are accused of witchcraft and forced to live in shelters or are killed so that others can take their property.
Choose Faith: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll lay missioner in Tanzania who serves children, youth and adults living with HIV/AIDS reflects on the Sunday Mass readings.
Franciscan Monastery that Survived Nagasaki Atomic Blast Stands as Messenger of Peace
A Nagasaki Franciscan monastery founded by St. Kolbe survived the atomic blast and still spreads peace and faith 80 years later.
Irish Lay Missioner and a Child Among Kidnapped at Haiti Orphanage
An Irish lay missioner and a child were among several kidnapped during a gang attack on a Haitian orphanage amid ongoing unrest.
Pope Tells Youth: ‘Don’t Settle for Less,’ God Will Transform Your Life
Pope Leo XIV closed the weeklong Youth Jubilee with a rousing message preached during a Mass attended by 1 million people.
Against the Odds, CRS Has Delivered Aid to 1.7 Million in Gaza since 2023
Despite war, the risk of famine, and aid blockades, CRS and its partners have delivered aid to 1.7 million people in Gaza since 2023.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Spirit of Mission: The Holy Names of Mary
“Why do you Catholics worship the Virgin Mary?” is a question asked regularly. The answer is simply, “We don’t.”
Prayer for Vocations
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 2022
Missioners offer snippets of mission life in South Sudan and Cambodia and at the U.S./Mexico border, as well as a mission moment in New York.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
Ukrainians Are Latest Wave of Refugees
In the first month alone, the Russian invasion of Ukraine drove an estimated 10 million people from their homes, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Readers’ Responses
Readers’ Responses, Summer 2022
For years I have been reading the beautiful poetry and prayers of Father Joseph Veneroso. I look forward to reading them in the Maryknoll magazine and online …
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