Trade: NAFTA Reform Falls Short
The new U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) offers a few improvements but falls short of expectations for many groups, including some unions and environmental activists.
Global Fragility Act: Action for Peace
The Global Fragility Act, signed into law in December 2019, was supported by many faith-based advocacy groups as a measure to more effectively prevent violence through peaceful means for vulnerable communities around the world.
Pope Francis: “Re-animate the Economy”
Pope Francis has invited “young economists and entrepreneurs” from around the world to Assisi, Italy March 26-28 for the “Economy of Francesco,” a gathering to envision an inclusive, sustainable economy that brings “life not death.” The following is an excerpt from his letter of invitation to the gathering.
UN Climate Talks End in Disappointment
The UN climate conference in Madrid December 2-13 failed to address major agenda items. Chloe Noel of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns and Fr. John Brinkman, M.M., were present at the conference in Madrid.
Lenten Guide: Ash Wednesday Reflection
The following is the Ash Wednesday (February 26) reflection from the 2020 Lenten Reflection Guide from the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns.
Faith Statement on Escalating Violence with Iran
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joins FCNL and other partners in issuing a faith-based statement opposing additional violent aggression towards Iran.
Today let me live in peace
A prayer for January 1, the World Day of Prayer for Peace.
Christmas 2019
Merry Christmas to All!
International Mayan League Statement: Protect Indigenous Peoples’ Rights at the Southern Border
The International Mayan League, a coalition representing Mayan indigenous nations, released the following statement on the violation of the rights of indigenous people at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Lenten Reflection Guide 2020
The 2020 Lenten Reflection Guide is now available. Join us on a journey toward ecological conversion this Lent.
Letter to 2020 Presidential Candidates: Decrease Pentagon Spending
On December 9, the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined other faith-based organizations and faith leaders in an open letter to all the 2020 presidential candidates urging them to call for significant cuts to the nation’s military budget.
‘No Climate Negotiations Without Human Rights Obligations:’ CIDSE COP25 Press Release
The following is a press release from CIDSE on the COP25 negotiations in Madrid. CIDSE is a network of Catholic social justice organizations of which MOGC is a member.
First Anniversary of the Death of Jakelin Caal Maquin
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns remembers Jakelin and calls on the U.S. government to end the inhumane treatment of migrants.
Fire Drill Friday
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns partnered with actress Jane Fonda for the ninth week of her Fire Drill Fridays campaign in Washington, D.C.
Prayer Resources for Care for Creation
The following are some prayer resources on care for creation that can be used individually or with a group. Prayer resources: Prayer on respect for all creation from Catholic Relief Services, “May it Please You.” Prayer in union with creation from Laudato Si’. Meditative slideshow prayer on St. Francis and Laudato Si’. Prayer service resources: Use…
Just peace in Bolivia requires constructive dialogue and reconciliation
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns released the following statement on the political crisis in Bolivia on November 27, 2019.
Bolivia: Crisis and Solidarity
Dan Moriarty, an MOGC staff member and returned Maryknoll Lay Missioner who lived in Bolivia for 17 years, examines the political crisis and ways to restore democracy and protect indigenous rights in Bolivia.
Thanksgiving
We give thanks for you!