Stop the War with Iran and Lebanon
We stand at a critical crossroads for peace in the Middle East and a defining moment of conscience for our country. Many of us were deeply alarmed by the violent…
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Peace and Nonviolence
The work of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns on peace is focused on identifying and eliminating the root causes of violence and conflict with a focus on specific regions, expressions of violence and areas of conflict affecting Maryknoll missioners, and U.S. aggression and national security policy (e.g. war on terrorism). The nexus of violence and poverty is clear. Unless we dedicate ourselves to building true human security for all, nations – especially poor ones – will continue to fall victim to an unending cycle of economic, political and social violence.
Maryknoll Leadership Statement on Pope Francis’ Fratelli Tutti
Maryknoll Leadership Statement on U.S. elections 2012: Sustainable peace and security for all
Maryknoll Leadership Statement: A call for the abolition of torture
POLICY BRIEF: Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Invest in Peace
WEBINAR: Nonviolence and the Web of Creation
WEBINAR: Human Rights Advocacy and the Legacy of Sr. Dianna Ortiz
WEBINAR: Rethinking Security in a Pandemic: No Justice, No Peace
WEBINAR: Sanctions — Nonviolent Tool or Lethal Weapon?
WEBINAR: Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Invest in Peace
Call to Action for Peace in the Middle East: Come to DC, May 5-7
We stand at a moment of profound urgency for peace in the Middle East. While we breathe a collective sigh of relief regarding the temporary ceasefire in the U.S.-Israel war in Iran,…
200 Organizations and Experts Call for an End to Trump’s Threats of War Crimes and Commit to Pursuing Accountability
More than 200 leading human rights, humanitarian, civil liberties, faith-based and environmental organizations, think tanks and experts have issued a joint urgent statement in response to President Trump’s threat regarding Iran that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if his demands are not met.
Faith Communities Urges Congress to Reject Iran War Funding
MOGC joins more than 60 ecumenical organizations and communions to oppose the Iran War supplemental funding.
Maryknoll Joint Leadership Statement on U.S. Immigration Policy
Maryknoll Family Calls for Compassion, Rejects “Systematic Erosion” of Migrant Protections
Maryknoll Joint Leadership Statement on U.S.-Israel War on Iran
In a unified voice of sorrow and hope, the Maryknoll family calls on the leaders of the United States, Israel, and Iran to move beyond the cycle of violence and commit to the urgent task of diplomacy and peace.
Joint Statement Opposing the “Automatic” Registration of Individuals for a Possible Military Draft
On March 11, more than 50 peace, religious, and civil liberties
organizations issued a joint statement opposing the “automatic”
registration of individuals for a possible military draft and supporting
the Selective Service Repeal Act to end planning and preparation for a
draft. This is the the broadest and most diverse anti-draft coalition to
come together in years.
Catholic Leaders on the Iran War
The following is a running list of quotes from statements by Catholic leaders about the Iran War which began on February 28, 2026. We will update this list regularly as new statements emerge. February 28, 2026 – Pax Christi International “Peace cannot be imposed through violence and foreign military intervention only deepens human suffering. Today,…
Webinar: Witnessing ‘Neighborism’ amid the U.S. Federal Government Siege of Minnesota
The webinar discussed “Operation Metro Surge,” the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s historic immigration enforcement action, which brought unprecedented turmoil to Minnesota. As state-sanctioned violence and disregard for basic rights surged, it was met by an unexpected wave of resistance led by, among others, hockey moms, small business owners, and faith leaders. Along the way,…
Foresight Africa Report in 2o26
The nations of Africa face numerous challenges, both internal and external, but the Brookings Institution’s annual Foresight Africa report highlights areas where the continent can overcome headwinds, at least to some extent.
Threat of New Nuclear Arms Race Grows
As the final treaty governing the world’s largest nuclear arsenals expires without a successor, faith leaders and advocacy groups are calling on the United States to reject a new arms race and embrace a path toward disarmament.
Beyond the Cuts: What U.S. Foreign Aid Survives
In a definitive act of oversight, Congress restored billions in funding for global health and democracy, even as the traditional structures of U.S. foreign aid begin to dissolve. Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns Program Associate Fellow Mark Joyce reports.
Five Takeaways for Latin America in the U.S. Foreign Aid Budget
The following is a summary of an article written by Maureen Meyer for the Washington Office on Latin America on Feb. 19, 2026.
Venezuela: Solidarity in the aftermath of U.S. attack
The January 3 U.S. attack on Venezuela and capture of President Nicolás Maduro continue to have dramatic reverberations inside Venezuela and globally. The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns (MOGC) has been following events together with partner organizations in Latin America and the United States.
Reflection: Walking for Peace with Buddhist monks
On Feb. 10, a group of nineteen Theravada Buddhist monks completed a 108-day, 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” from their center for meditation in Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to share a message of peace, compassion and nonviolence. Stefan Andre Waligur, founder of Community of Peace in Louisa, Virginia, a Taize-style intentional community, wrote the following reflection on his experience accompanying the monks on their walk that day and participating in an interfaith service of welcome for the monks at the National Cathedral.
New Era of Solidarity for U.S. and African Bishops
In early February 2026, Catholic bishops from the United States and the African continent met in Washington, D.C., to formalize a new era of spiritual and social partnership.
Bishops Across Americas Name Shared Concerns
Eleven Catholic Bishops from the United States, Canada, and Latin America met in Tampa, Florida, for a biennial gathering aimed at strengthening continental unity.
Praying With Our Feet For Immigrant Rights
A season of holy resistance by faith groups is in full swing in Washington, D.C., against current federal immigration enforcement practices and funding.