Civil Society calls for Protection of Human Rights in Development Interventions
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined thirty organizations calling on the U.S. government to protect human rights in development interventions.
Social justice
Maryknoll missioners around the world feel the impact of social injustice and see its effects in the communities were they live and work. Flowing from their ministries of presence and accompaniment, as well as from the concrete programs and projects in which Maryknollers participate, we engage in the hard work of identifying root causes of social and economic injustice. With a particular focus on the geographical regions where Maryknoll is present, as well as on structural or systemic injustice affecting women, children, indigenous peoples, migrants and refugees and people with HIV and AIDS, we join with others of like mind to identify potential pathways to social transformation and to move our world in that direction.
Faith Community to Congress: Reduce Funding for Unchecked Immigration Enforcement
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined thirty-six national, faith-based organizations calling on Congress to rein in funding for unchecked, unaccountable detention, deportation, and border enforcement policies.
Faith leaders defend right to asylum
We call on Congress to reverse the course of the Trump administration.
Maryknoll Leadership Statement on the Migrant Caravan
A call for compassion and transformation.
Justice and mercy, not ‘zero tolerance’ for immigrant families
The Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns denounces the new “zero-tolerance” immigration policies enacted by the United States on May 4.
Maryknoll Missioners stand with immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and Africa
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns issued the following statement on January 16, 2018.
Love and welcome for refugees
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns issued the following press statement on September 13, 2017.
Save the Dreamers, Justice for Immigrants
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns issued the following press statement on September 5, 2017.
An invitation to President-elect Donald Trump to commit to dialogue and inclusiveness
A statement by the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns after the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Catholic groups send letter to Congress on welcoming Syrian refugees
On November 20, 14 Catholic organizations, including the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, sent a statement to members of Congress regarding the Syrian refugee crisis and the need to welcome Syrian refugees.
Maryknoll calls for compassionate welcome of Syrian refugees of all faith traditions
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns issued a statement on the Syrian refugees.
Maryknoll responds to release of Senate torture report
Maryknoll recognizes the great importance of the publication of the executive summary of the Senate Intelligence Committee's report on the use of torture, which details terrible acts of horrific brutality.
Toward global solidarity: Maryknoll leadership statement on migration
The following statement was approved on September 6, 2006 by Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers General Council, the Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic Congregational Leadership Team, and the Maryknoll Lay Missioners Association Leadership Team.
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Articles, alerts, events
Protect immigrants, Save TPS
Ask Congress to protect immigrants with "Temporary Protected Status."
Ask U.S. House to vote for DREAM Act now
Ask your Representative to support a petition to force a vote on the Dream Act.
Myanmar: Calling out abuse and impunity
International news agencies have reported in recent weeks that thousands of people in Myanmar who identify as religious and ethnic minorities and face severe restrictions inside the mainly Buddhist country have fled to the border with Bangladesh to escape fighting between the military and armed members of minority groups, only to be turned back by the Bangladeshi border guards. Faith groups in the U.S. were scheduled to deliver the following letter to Congress in early September in an attempt to halt a provision in a current defense authorization bill that would increase U.S. military cooperation with the government of Myanmar.
UN: Intergenerational dialogue
Maryknoll Sister Elizabeth (Claris) Zwareva, who represents Maryknoll at the United Nations, reports on the latest efforts at the UN to incorporated intergenerational dialogue in efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Brazil and Bolivia: Indigenous and land rights
New policies in both Brazil and Bolivia have the potential to negatively impact indigenous communities, especially communities in isolation, and contribute to climate change and biodiversity loss.
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Scripture reflections
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 12, 2013
Joanne Miya is a Maryknoll lay missioner serving in Tanzania.
Ascension Thursday
May 9, 2013
After mission assignments in the Philippines and Guatemala, Sr. Charlotte Hobler now serves in Baltimore MD.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 5, 2013
Fr. John Spain has spent decades as a missioner in El Salvador.
Third Sunday of Easter
April 14, 2013
Carolyn Trumble lives and works as a Maryknoll lay missioner in Brazil.
Good Friday
March 29, 2013
Sr. Marion Hughes lives and works in Musoma, Tanzania.
Holy Thursday
March 28, 2013
Angel Mortel and her husband Chad Ribordy live in Brazil, where they served as lay missioners for many years.
Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 17, 2013
Fr. Ray Finch has spent his mission life among the people of the Andes in Bolivia and Peru.
Third Sunday of Lent
March 3, 2013
This week's scripture reflection is written by Fr. Joe Healey, who has lived and worked in East Africa for many years.
Ash Wednesday
February 13, 2013
Fr. John Sivalon, who worked as a missioner in East Africa, writes the reflection for Ash Wednesday.
January 1, Solemnity of Mary
January 1, 2013
Today's reflection is written by Sr. Janice McLaughlin, president of the Maryknoll Sisters.
Christmas Day
December 25, 2012
Maggie Fogarty, a former lay missioner who lived and worked in Bolivia, writes the reflection for today's readings.
First Sunday of Advent
December 2, 2012
The first Sunday of Advent 2012 falls on the 32th anniversary of the martyrdom of the four North American churchwomen in El Salvador. This reflection is prepared by Marie Dennis, co-president of Pax Christi International and former director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns.
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 11, 2012
This week's reflection is written by Barbara Fraser, a former Maryknoll lay missioner.
Feast of All Saints
November 1, 2012
Thursday, Nov. 1 is the feast of All Saints; Sr. Ann Hayden writes the reflection for that day's readings.
30th Sunday in Ordinary time
October 28, 2012
Fr. Ken Thesing spent many years as a missioner in East Africa, and now works in Rome. "Our scriptures often use contrasts – like the theme of darkness and light, or as we see in the readings for today’s liturgy, the theme of 'blindness' and 'sight' to show that process of growth in understanding for the disciples or for anyone who wants to follow Jesus ... These are the people God brings back and restores – not just the strong, the gifted, and those who can pay for assistance but the frail and vulnerable – no one is left out."
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