Statements

United States’ Formal Exit from the Paris Climate Agreement: A Reckless Decision

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns released the following press statement on November 4, 2020, regarding the United States' formal exit from the Paris Climate Agreement.

Faith Statement on NDAA Conference Priorities

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined partner organizations in calling on Congressmembers negotiating the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to prohibit funding for nuclear testing and cut back on funding that goes to militarizing police departments.

Maryknoll Leadership Statement on 2020 U.S. Elections

The leadership of the Maryknoll Sisters, Fathers and Brothers, Lay Missioners, and Affiliates issued the following statement on the 2020 U.S. elections on October 22, 2020.

Faith Leaders' Statement on Integrity, Safety, and Fairness in the 2020 U.S. Elections

The Washington, D.C. offices of thirty-two of the nation’s largest faith denominations and interfaith networks have taken the unprecedented step of releasing a statement of concern for preserving our democracy during, and after, the upcoming election.

U.S. Organizations Urge Treasury to Support Global Response to COVID-19

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns signed the following letter to Secretary Mnuchin urging him to support debt cancellation and the use of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund to help developing countries, particularly in Africa, manage the COVID-19 crisis.

Maryknoll Leadership Statement on Pope Francis' Fratelli Tutti

The leadership of the four branches of the Maryknoll family released the following statement on Pope Francis' encyclical, Fratelli Tutti.

Faith Letter to Senators for International Assistance During COVID-19 Crisis

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined 16 other organizations in sending the following letter to U.S. Senate offices, urging for robust international assistance to combat the growing global crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ramos v. Wolf Decision Permits a ‘Moral Failure’ in TPS Termination

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns issued the following statement on September 15, 2020, regarding the Ninth Circuit Court's decision to allow for the termination of TPS for four countries.

Interfaith Letter for Presidential Determination for 2021 Refugee Admissions

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined over 600 organizations and individuals in signing the following letter urging President Trump and Congress to reitalize the U.S. refugee program.

Longing for Reconciliation: Lamenting over 70 years of Division Between North Korea and South Korea

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns signed on to the following statement in July 2020 in support of the Korean American Churches.

Letter on Comment Period for New Asylum Rules

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns signed the following joint letter to the Department of Homeland Security urging them to extend the 30-day comment period on the new asylum regulations proposed in June 2020.

Letter in Support of Amendment to Cut the Pentagon Budget

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns signed on to the following letter to members of the Senate, urging their support for a proposed amendment that would reallocate 10 percent of the Pentagon budget toward human needs priorities, especially in light of the pandemic.