Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns

Representing Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, Maryknoll Sisters, and Maryknoll Lay Missioners

Tell Congress: No War With Iran

Urge Senate to Protect Foreign Aid Programs

Protect Immigrants from Unchecked Detention and Deportation

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Turn Debt into Hope – Call on G7 Leaders for Global Financial Justice

Maryknoll OGC Joins Letter in Support of Iran War Power Resolutions

June 25, 2025

Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was among the eighteen signatories of an ecumenical letter organized by Churches for Middle East Peace sent to House and Senate offices in support of War Powers Resolutions and in opposition to U.S. war with Iran.

Faiths Are Still In

June 18, 2025

Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was among the over 45 national, state, and local faith organizations that signed a statement affirming commitment to the Paris Agreement of 2015, regardless of U.S. Federal support.

With the Election of the New South Korean President, US Advocates Organize for Korea Peace

June 3, 2025

Maryknoll OGC was among the peace advocate organizations that released a statement in support of peace in the wake of the election of the new South Korean President.

Maryknoll OGC Joins Statement in Support of the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

May 15, 2025

Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined 800 other institutions in endorsing the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, which would protect schools and houses of worship from deportation raids.

Maryknoll OGC Signs Open Letter to President Trump Urging Action on U.S. Gun Smuggling to Mexico

May 15, 2025

Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined an open letter to President Trump noting that 70 percent of firearms recovered from crime scenes in Mexico originated from the U.S. and urging that the administration do more to stem the flow of guns to Mexican cartels.

NewsNotes

May – June 2025

Vol. 50, No. 3 A bi-monthly newsletter on international justice and peace issues.

Scripture Reflection

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

This is Why We Struggle “This is why we struggle…because we

Relay of Hope DC

Join us in Washington, DC as we participate in the Relay of Hope: a global public action taking place May 24-28 in a call to end the debt crisis. We will gather in the United Methodist Building for breakfast, the lighting of our candle and reflection on turning debt into hope,…

2025 Way of the Cross for Peace and Justice

Join us on Good Friday to commemorate the Passion of Christ by a Way of the Cross procession among DC institutions. Meet at the National Archives at 700 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, across from the Archives – Navy Memorial Metro Station. Click here to RSVP. The observance of Christ’s Passion…

Lenten Reflection Guide 2025: Jubilee of Hope

Join us for prayer this Lent with reflections on the readings from Ash Wednesday, March 5, through Palm Sunday, April 13. The 2025 Lenten Reflection Guide: Jubilee of Hope from the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns contains reflections, questions, prayers, fasts, and actions based on each week’s Gospel reading and…

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Maryknoll OGC Joins Letter in Support of Iran War Power Resolutions

Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was among the eighteen signatories of an ecumenical letter organized by Churches for Middle East Peace sent to House…
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Faiths Are Still In

Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was among the over 45 national, state, and local faith organizations that signed a statement affirming commitment to the…
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With the Election of the New South Korean President, US Advocates Organize for Korea Peace

Maryknoll OGC was among the peace advocate organizations that released a statement in support of peace in the wake of the election of the…
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Maryknoll OGC Joins Statement in Support of the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined 800 other institutions in endorsing the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, which would protect schools and houses of worship…
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Maryknoll OGC Signs Open Letter to President Trump Urging Action on U.S. Gun Smuggling to Mexico

Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined an open letter to President Trump noting that 70 percent of firearms recovered from crime scenes in Mexico…
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Maryknoll OGC Joins Letter to Congress in Support of Peace in the Philippines

Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined other faith based groups in a letter to the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate…
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