Prayer and Action to Stop War with Iran
The United States and Israel have attacked Iran and Iran is retaliating with its own missile strikes toward Israel and U.S. military bases in the region. This is a tragic…
Migration
Maryknoll missioners have worked with migrants and people on the move for decades. They have served Burmese refugees in Thailand, Filipino and Thai workers all over Asia, Burundian and Rwandan refugees in East Africa, and have accompanied Guatemalans, who, after years in Mexico, returned home to start anew in a more peaceful country. Our faith compels us to stand in solidarity with migrants.
In the United States, we are profoundly affected by the contribution of migrants in our society, and we have a responsibility to treat them, like all the rest of God’s creation, with dignity and respect. Maryknoll missioners work in ministries serving migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border. In our work on U.S. migration policy, we focus on access to asylum and humanitarian protection, refugee aid and resettlement, and access to citizenship.
Maryknoll Joint Leadership Statements on Migration: Toward Global Solidarity (2006) and Statement on the Migrant Caravan (2018)
Policy Brief: Justice for Immigrants and Refugees in U.S. Policy
WEBINAR Witnessing ‘Neighborism’ amid the U.S. Federal Government Siege of Minnesota
WATCH THE RECORDING March 5, 2026—“Operation Metro Surge,” the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s historic immigration enforcement action, brought unprecedented turmoil to Minnesota. As state-sanctioned violence and disregard for basic…
Prayer Vigil for Immigrants, Feb. 11
For those near Washington, DC, we invite you to join us for our monthly prayer vigil in support of the immigrant community. All are welcome to attend this nonviolent public witness…
Protect TPS for Haitians
More than 350,000 Haitians in the United States depend on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to live safely, stay with their families and contribute to their communities. While a federal judge…
Ash Wednesday Service in Washington, DC
Please join us in person for a service of prayer and ashes on Capitol Hill. All are welcome to join us in receiving ashes and preparing for a season of lament…
Stop War in Iran
President Trump announced that a decision regarding military strikes against Iran will likely be made by the end of February. With a diplomatic deadline set for the end of the…
Maryknoll OGC Urges Congress to Protect Refugees
More than 80 faith and social service organizations asked Congress to defend the legal status of refugees in the United States from increasing efforts by the Trump administration to terminate refugee status, remove protections, and stop processing green card applications.
Joint Statement to Preserve Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joins with over 300 other organizations to call for an extension of TPS for Haiti.
Say NO to increased ICE Funding!
Today, we stand at an inflection point, a moment of urgency. We hold in our hearts the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, killed by ICE and CBP agents…
Prayer Vigil for Immigrants, Jan. 15
For those near Washington, DC, we invite you to join us for a prayer vigil in support of our immigrant community. All are welcome to attend this nonviolent public witness of…
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Maryknoll Affiliates Louis and Janet Tullo reflect on Joseph’s quiet courage. This reflection is included in our 2025 Advent Reflection Guide, along with discussion questions, prayers and quotes from Maryknoll missioners and affiliates. Last year, the Gospel reading for today focused on Mary’s perspective. This year, we walk with Joseph. Both stories are profiles in…
2025 Human Rights Day
On December 10, we observe Human Rights Day, which celebrates the United Nations’ adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This ground-breaking document expresses the inalienable rights guaranteed to…
Prayer Vigil for Immigrants, Dec. 12
Join us for a prayer vigil in support of our immigrant community on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. All are welcome to attend this nonviolent public witness of love…
Third Sunday of Advent
Maryknoll lay missioner Sarah Bueter reflects on small acts of love and justice. This reflection is included in our 2025 Advent Reflection Guide, along with discussion questions, prayers and quotes from Maryknoll missioners and affiliates. In this Sunday’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew, John the Baptist waits in expectation from his prison cell. He…
Second Sunday of Advent
Maryknoll Sr. Ann Hayden invites us to be hopeful this Advent. This reflection is included in our 2025 Advent Reflection Guide, along with discussion questions, prayers and quotes from Maryknoll missioners and affiliates. Pope Leo XIV, in his recent Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te, said “Love for the Lord, then, is one with love for the…
First Sunday of Advent
Maryknoll Fr. James Kroeger invites us to walk with God this Advent. This reflection is included in our 2025 Advent Reflection Guide, along with discussion questions, prayers and quotes from Maryknoll missioners and affiliates. Our three scripture readings for this first Sunday of Advent overflow with rich imagery that alerts us to be vigilant and…
Feast of Christ the King
Maryknoll lay missioner Rick Dixon challenges us to take on the humble qualities of Christ, our king. On this feast day of Christ the King, I rush to read John 6, where Jesus withdraws to the mountain alone after a miracle when he knows the crowd is about to take him by force to make…
Advent Reflection Guide 2025: Walking with God
Join us in prayer for immigrants this Advent with reflections on the readings from the First Sunday of Advent, November 30, through the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21. The 2025 Advent Reflection Guide: Walking with God from the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns contains reflections, questions, prayers, and actions based on each week’s Gospel…
