Statements

People over Pentagon Letter to Congress

We urge Congress to dramatically cut the level of spending allocated for weapons and war in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget far below President Biden’s request of $813 billion and to instead invest that money in programs that serve human needs.

Civil Society Letter on Immediate Actions to Mitigate the Harms of Title 42

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined over 100 civil society organizations in calling on the Biden administration to take all available additional steps to end the Title 42 policy and mitigate its continuing harms.

Summit of the Americas Letter on Migration Policy Priorities

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined a coalition of over 100 other civil society organizations in sending the following letter to the Biden administration in advance of the Summit of the Americas meeting in Los Angeles in June 2022, explaining the coalition's priorities for advancing just and humane migration policy.

The Work to End Title 42 Continues

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns laments the preliminary injunction issued by Judge Robert Summerhays of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana that will temporarily halt the Biden administration’s effort to end Title 42 expulsions at the border.

It is Possible to End Mass Shootings

We know it is possible for U.S. politicians and the movements they lead to overcome their differences and work together for an end to this unacceptable slaughter of human lives.

Letter to Biden on Mining for Renewable Energy

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined a coalition of organizations in sending the following letter to President Biden urging him not to use the Defense Production Act to subsidize mining for renewable energy.

Letter to Congressional Leaders on Global COVID-19 Funding

As part of the Catholic Cares Coalition, the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined other Catholic organizations in sending the following letter to Congressional leadership urging them to prioritize funding for global access to COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatments.

Christian Leaders Call for Palestinian Children's Rights

In April, Susan Gunn, Director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, joined a group of Christian leaders in sending the following letter to the House of Representatives urging them to support a bill in support of Palestinian children’s rights.

Over 1000 Catholic Sisters Urge President Biden to Follow Through on Ending Title 42

Over 1000 Catholic sisters sent a letter to President Biden urging him to fulfill his commitment to end expulsions of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border under the Title 42 health order by May 23.

Catholic Sisters Letter to Biden on End of Title 42 on May 23

On May 4, over 1200 Catholic sisters sent a letter to President Biden urging him to follow through on his commitment to end Title 42 on May 23. Maryknoll sisters were among the signatories.

Letter on Ending U.S. Military Participation in the War in Yemen

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined a coalition of organizations in sending the following letter urging Congress to support a War Powers resolution to end U.S. military participation in the Saudi-led coalition's war on Yemen.

The End of Title 42 is a First Step Toward Restoring Asylum at the Border

“We are relieved to hear that the Biden administration finally plans to end Title 42 expulsions,” said Susan Gunn, Director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. “We pray this decision is part of a larger effort to restore the asylum system to allow fair processing of migrants and asylum seekers.”