U.S.-Mexico border: ‘This is not a war zone’
Catholic bishops from eight dioceses in Texas, Arizona, and California issued a statement criticizing President Donald Trump's announcement on April 4 that he would deploy National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Brazil: International investment in the Cerrado
A fact-finding mission in 2017 has led to changes by the World Bank and the government of Brazil to address land grabbing and environmental destruction by plantations connected to international investment funds.
Israel/Palestine: The March of Return
Gerry Lee, Director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, joined a delegation of representatives of Catholic advocacy organizations to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories in April. The following aricle focuses on the delegation’s 24-hour visit to Gaza.
Direct nonviolent action against nuclear weapons
The latest direct action against nuclear weapons by the Plowshares Movement occurred at a nuclear submarine base in Georgia on April 4, 2018.
UN: Reigniting call for nuclear disarmament
Despite strong opposition from the nuclear weapon states to last year’s nuclear ban treaty, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and leaders of faith groups are pressing the countries to resume discussions on limiting and eventually eliminating nuclear weapons.
UN: 62nd Commission on the Status of Women
The 62nd session of the Commission on the Status of Women took place at the UN in New York from March 12-23. Representatives of member states, UN entities, and NGOs from all regions of the world attended. A total of nine Maryknoll Sisters, including Srs. Marvie Misolas, Veronica Schweyen, and Mary Ann Smith, were participants.
The case for Catholic fossil fuel divestment
This is the first in a series of articles designed to educate Catholic organizations about ways to participate in the fastest growing divestment campaign in human history - the fossil fuel divestment movement.
Maryknoll Missioners celebrate the peaceful encounter and dialogue between the leaders of North and South Korea
"As Pope Francis has insisted, dialogue is the only way to peace."
Syria: U.S. Catholic Leaders Urge Inclusive Diplomacy and Dialogue for a Just Peace
"We Must Stop the Potential for Further Violence in Syria: War Is Not the Answer"
Gaza: Statement of U.S. Churches and Christian Agencies
Members of the Faith Forum on Middle East Policy issued a statement on the latest violence at the Gaza border fence on April 12, 2018.
Modern Slavery at Sea Presentation
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Maryknoll office for Global Concerns led a one-hour presentation on human trafficking entitled "Modern Slavery at Sea: Connections between Migrants and Our Faith, Food, and Economy" at Maryknoll, New York.
Click here to watch the presentation.
Click here to download the handout.
Exploring Our Call in Caring for Creation February 2018
A meditation on the eagle and transformation of consciousness.