Feast of St. Hildegard of Bingen
In honor of the Sept. 17 feast day of St. Heldegard, Maryknoll Lay Missioner Kathy Bond reflects on her pilgrimage to the saint’s abbey in Germany
Feast of the Holy Family
On Sunday, Dec. 31, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family during the eight-day celebration of Christmas. The feast day celebrates the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph as a model of love, acceptance, and faithfulness. When we reflect on all Mary and Joseph experienced during Mary’s pregnancy, and then during the early…
Maasai International Solidarity Alliance (MISA) Newsletter – Nov Dec 2023
Updates from Maasai peoples and church actors working in solidarity to defend the rights of Indigenous Maasai communities in Tanzania.
COP28 Outcomes and Next Steps
A first-hand account of what happened at COP28 and what comes next, from three representatives of Catholic organizations who were in Dubai for the UN Climate Conference.
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Sr. Claudette LaVerdiere, MM, recalls an insight her brother shared 30 years ago.
COP28 Outcomes
A first-hand account of what happened at the UN Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai by Lisa Sullivan, Senior Program Officer for Integral Ecology at the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Dc. Joshua Maondo, MM, sees the visitation as a model for how we are to welcome the stranger.
Third Sunday of Advent 2023
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Richard Dixon tells of a friendship forged in Mexicali, Mexico.
Second Sunday of Advent 2023
Sr. Dee Smith, MM, sees her ministry with migrants as a way of preparing the way for the coming of Emmanuel.
First Sunday of Advent 2023
Fr. Alejandro Marina, MM, invites us to be “awake” to the causes of mass migration and displacement in our world.
Co-sponsored COP 28 Side Events
MOGC will be co-sponsoring two side events at COP, one is in the official UNFCCC space ]and the other in the Faith Pavilion.
Updates from COP 28
Find the latest news from Maryknoll representatives at COP28 in Dubai.
Maryknoll Hopes for COP 28
Maryknoll Missioners from across the Maryknoll family share some of their hopes for the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai.
Feast of Christ the King
Fr, Michael Snyder, MM, shares how the scripture readings are relevant to his work as a medical university chaplain in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Peg Vamosy “what are the gifts and talents that each of us is given to administer to the best of our abilities?”
November – December 2023
Vol. 48, No. 6 A bi-monthly newsletter on international justice and peace issues.
Webinar on the Middle East Conflict
Lauren Draper from Churches for Middle East offers some background on the current Israel Hamas war unfolding in the Holy Land.
Advent Guide 2023: Preparing the Way
Download the guide with reflections, small group questions, prayers, and actions based on each week of Advent’s scripture readings written by Maryknoll missioners and affiliates who attend to the needs of migrants and refugees.