Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
After working as a nurse in the Philippines for many years, Sr. Mary Grenough now lives and works in Myanmar.
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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
Trafficking: February 8 affirmed as day of prayer, fasting
The following article was published in the January-February 2014 NewsNotes.
Increased interest in guaranteed basic income
The following article was published in the January-February 2014 NewsNotes.
Syria: Challenging, complex, glimmers of hope
The following article was written by Marie Dennis and was published in the January-February 2014 NewsNotes.
Philippines: Climate crisis
The following article was written by Maryknoll Sister Marvie Misolas and published in the January-February 2014 NewsNotes.
Honduras: Gross election violations
Eben Levey, an intern with the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, participated as an election monitor and wrote the following report about his experience. It was published in the January-February 2014 NewsNotes.
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
Debbie Northern served as a Maryknoll lay missioner in Tanzania and El Salvador. She’s now on the lay missioners’ formation team in New York.
National Migration Week 2014
USCCB News Release on National Migration Week 2014 | En Español Advocacy activities you are urged to do during the week: Tuesday, Jan. 7 – Send a JFI e-postcard for the national electronic advocacy day. Wednesday, Jan. 8 – Participate in the JFI National Call-In Day to Congress. Use the toll free number, 1-855-589-5698, to call your…
Christmas Day
Jason and Felicia Gehrig lived with their children as lay missioners in Bolivia.
Support freedom of movement, not occupation
For this “third Thursday” alert for December, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus in what is now Palestinian land, we call attention to the fact that Palestinians face severe limitations on their right to movement.
7th Annual Bethlehem Prayer Service
The National Cathedral in Washington, DC hosts this annual prayer service for peace in the Middle East.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sr. Theresa Baldini, MM, who writes this week’s reflection, was a member of the Maryknoll Contemplative Community in South Sudan.
Third Sunday of Advent
This week’s reflection was written by Fr. Tom Henehan who has spent his mission life in South America.
Take action to end the Gaza blockade
For this “third Thursday” alert for November, tell your members of Congress that the people of Gaza need hope, not collective punishment. Tell them it is time to take action lift the Gaza blockade.
Second Sunday of Advent
This reflection on the second Sunday of Advent is written by Sr. Charlotte Hobler, MM.
Urge Senate to vote to close Guantanamo
From our colleagues at the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT).
Report: The African Growth and Opportunity Act: An Empirical Analysis of the Possibilities Post-2015
“The African Growth and Opportunity Act: An Empirical Analysis of the Possibilities Post-2015” was produced by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Africa Growth Initiative (AGI) at the Brookings Institution.
COP19, Warsaw: An invitation to fast in solidarity with victims of climate change
The following message was sent by two staff members of the United Methodist Church General Board of Church and Society (UMC-GBCS) who are attending the UN climate change meeting in Warsaw, Poland (COP19), November 2013.