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.

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.

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

Take action: Tell Obama to stop Border Patrol violence

MIgrants continue to suffer tremendously as they search for a better life for themselves and their families.

Javier Sicilia and the Caravan for Peace

Mexico: Caravan for peace with justice

In the past six years, Mexico's "war on drugs" has led to as many as 60,000 deaths and 10,000 disappearances, and has displaced 160,000 people. Characterized by an intense militarization, including the deployment of over 50,000 troops and federal police, this strategy has undermined the country's social fabric and security even more deeply, but has done little to address the painful iniquities of drug trafficking in Mexico. Some victims are saying enough, and demand an alternative to militarization and the war on drugs. Their message is not only directed at the government and people of Mexico: This summer they will bring their message to the U.S. to raise awareness around the U.S. connection to Mexico's war on drugs. The following piece was written by Brennan Baker and published in the July-August 2012 NewsNotes.

Earth Summit Rio+20: Driving the agenda forward

Four Maryknollers attended the United Nations Earth Summit Rio + 20 which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2012. Sr. Ann Braudis, one of the participants, wrote the following reflection for the July-August 2012 NewsNotes.

Middle East Notes July 12, 2012

This week’s Middle East Notes includes materials on the settlements, the IDF, a detailed history on the separation barrier and its effects on Palestinians and Israelis alike, and a present Israeli policy to drive Palestinians and Bedouins from the Jordan Valley.

Sign petition to IOC to combat human trafficking at London Olympics

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Scripture reflections

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 6, 2013

This week's reflection is written by Kathy McNeely, who is currently a staff member with the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Kathy spent several years in Guatemala as a lay missioner.