28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Father John Ruessmann writes about appreciating what each person offers in challenging situations.
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Human Rights
Upholding human rights enables a society to put people at the center of all policymaking – political, economic and social – thus protecting the life and dignity of the human person whatever its condition or stage of development. In the year 2020, the world entered into the novel coronavirus pandemic, an unprecedented crisis that impacts all aspects of life and presents new threats to upholding human rights.
December 10 is International Human Rights Day. Join us in reciting this prayer by Rabbi Brant Rosen. Explore our Lenten Reflection Guide on human rights.
To understand what our faith teaches about human rights, see “Catholic Social Teaching and Human Rights.”
To learn about Maryknoll mission experience honoring and protecting human rights and the life and dignity of the human person, especially those who are poor and vulnerable, read Maryknoll’s 100 Years of Mission.
To learn about human rights advocacy, watch a 30-minute webinar, “Human Rights Advocacy and the Legacy of Sr. Dianna Ortiz.” You will also find a corresponding page of resources on current human rights issues.
To learn about new threats to human rights, see our articles featured in Maryknoll Magazine:
Upholding Human Rights During the Pandemic
A “David and Goliath” Story of Water Defenders
27th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Kathy Morefield, a Maryknoll Affiliate who served in Cambodia, asks “Who does this Earth belong to?”
26th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Father Paul Masson has served as a missioner in Chile and on the U.S.-Mexico border.
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The life story of South African Anglican priest Michael Lapsley, a friend to many Maryknoll missioners, is an inspiration for forgiveness.
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Larry Parr, a Maryknoll Lay Missioner in El Salvador, reflects on the power of conversion to transform people and places broken down by violence.
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Father James Kroeger, on mission in the Philippines, reflects on seeing the divine in the ordinary.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Claire Stewart, a Maryknoll Lay Missioner in Sao Paulo, Brazil, reflects on saying “Yes” to God’s call, as Mary did.
Africa Rising: The Kilimanjaro Declaration
A new Pan-African movement is gaining momentum in an effort to build strength by joining forces to work for peace, justice and dignity across the continent.
Feast of Corpus Christi
Maryknoll Father Shaun Crumb reflects on a simple meal he joined in Bolivia that demonstrates the Body of Christ.
Maryknoll supports environmental defenders
In March, the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns supported two delegations from Latin America who spoke at separate hearings at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in Washington, D.C.
Urgent! Protect Haitians in the U.S.
Right now, there are approximately 58,000 Haitians in the U.S. who could be deported after July 22. Forcing these vulnerable people to return to Haiti – a country still recovering…
Third Sunday of Lent
Maryknoll Father David Schwinghamer recalls a chance encounter with someone who, like the Samaritan woman at the well, demonstrates that even ordinary folk, once baptized, are meant to be messengers of the good news.
Second Sunday of Lent
Alfonso Buzzo, former Peace Fellow, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, writes about seeing Jesus in the suffering migrants and refugees along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Get ready: Earth Day 2017
Earth Day is April 22. The Catholic Climate Covenant has produced an educational program to help parishes, schools, and religious communities celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd). We embrace our call as Catholics to care for creation. There are three different age-specific programs: 1. One-hour program for adults and high-school students 2. 45-minute program for grades…
Toward Global Solidarity
Less than one hundred days into the new Trump presidency and it clear that we are experiencing an ideological shift that will have a large impact on both the United States and the world.
Myanmar: Heal, not wound
Maryknoll Sister Mary Grenough, who recently returned to New York after many years on mission in Myanmar, wrote about Cardinal Bo’s appeal and actions to promote an end to state-sponsored violence in Myanmar.
Philippines: Bishops denounce extrajudicial killings
In a new pastoral statement, the Catholic Bishops of the Philippines have unequivocally denounced President Duterte’s war on drugs for creating a “reign of terror” among the poor.
Help offered to families of victims of Philippine killings
Faith-based groups conduct trauma debriefing sessions to those left bereaved in drug war.