A priest serving with the Maryknoll Lay Missioners in Cambodia tells of saying a special Mass for President Biden on his visit to Asia.
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.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Salvadoran Military Mobilized against Gangs
Salvadoran troops are sent into marginalized communities to break the stranglehold of gangs who control those areas.
Congolese Catholics Protest Violence
Congolese Church leaders and people take to the streets, even foregoing Mass, to demand an end to the violence overtaking their country.
Prepare for Peace: Second Week of Advent
Prepare your heart for peace: a Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns staff member reflects on Mass readings for the second Sunday of Advent.
Synod Process Continues in Continental Stage
The Synod 2021-2024 has entered the continental stage, with regional representatives gathering in Rome to move the consultation forward.
‘Dream Big’ for Peace, Pope Tells Students
Pope Francis encourages 6,000 students and teachers to emulate Saint John XXIII and the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. by seeking peace.
Pope Writes Letter to the Ukrainian People
Nine months after the Russian invasion began, Pope Francis tells the Ukrainian people, “I carry you in my heart and in my prayers.”
Waiting in Hope: First Sunday of Advent
Advent reflections offered by the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns center on nonviolence and the hope it brings to our troubled world.
U.S. Bishops Welcome New Migration Committee Chair
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, says he will use what he has learned during his border ministry in his new role.
Vatican Advances Hélder Câmara’s Cause
Archbishop in Brazil announces that the cause for canonization of Dom Hélder Câmara has moved forward in Rome.
Christ the King: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Father Larry Lewis reflects on the unconventional kingship of Jesus and the readings for the Feast of Christ the King.
At COP27, Religious Leaders Advocate for Solidarity
At the COP27 United Nations climate conference, Catholic leaders urge sharing of resources and consensus-building for global solutions.
Army in El Salvador Detains Teenagers Indiscriminately
El Salvador’s purge of gang members, a campaign launched last spring, has swept up innocent people, especially adolescent and teenage boys.
Report Finds Global Poverty Is Worsening
A Fordham University report shows that global poverty is rising, erasing recent gains, with developing countries crippled by climate change.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
St. Kateri of the Woods
Maryknoll Father Joseph Veneroso explains his hometown connection to Kateri Tekakwitha, first...
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.
Tales from Guatemala, Tanzania, Japan & South Sudan
Missioner Tales, November & December 2015 I was deeply touched by the visit of three children—María, Enderson and Domingo—to my house in Chajul, Guatemala. They took part in vacation time classes after the school year ended in October. Each year the classes are...
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
The plight of refugees near and far
In this issue, Sister Rosemarie Milazzo shares about her recent experience in Iraq, including visiting refugees fleeing the conflict in neighboring Syria. (See story, page 18.) According to a report...
Readers’ Responses
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