Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this re-issued 2017 reflection, Sr. Roni Schweyen, MM, reflects on the readings in relation to her mission work in Tanzania
Africa
Our concern for Africa is shaped by long term relationsips between Maryknoll missioners and the people of Sudan and South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Namibia. We honor their strength and wisdom and believe that African cultures and traditions often suggest solutions to seemingly intractable local and global problems.
In Africa our Global Concerns work is at times country-specific, focussing, for example, on the slow process toward peace between Sudan and South Sudan, or the genocide in Darfur; the political and economic collapse of Zimbabwe; the introduction of genetically modified seeds or the political situation in Tanzania; efforts to stop corruption in Kenya, among other issues. We also address transnational issues of great concern to all people in Africa: deep and endemic poverty; the HIV and AIDS pandemic; the call for the cancellation of illegitimate and overwhelming debt without conditions that worsen poverty; just trade agreements; the rights of women and children; and environmental degradation.
South Africa: Reforms Uncertain
South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa survived two votes in December that threatened his leadership and will face a general election in 2024 that will reveal how much support he retains with the South African people.
South Sudan: Preparing for Papal Visit
After a two-year delay due to the pandemic, Pope Francis is scheduled to visit South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo from January 31 through February 5, 2023.
Maryknoll OGC joins in asking Biden for Loss and Damage funding
Supporting a new issuance of Special Drawing Rights at the International Monetary Fund and announcing US financing for the loss and damage fund established at COP27 would not only help provide urgently needed resources to bolster African and other developing economies, but would also demonstrate that the United States is shifting to be more responsive to the needs of developing economies.
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Steve Veryser, a Maryknoll lay missioner in Tanzania, reflects on how the Scriptures relate to a student march at a school function: who are these signs for anyways?
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Joanne Miya reflects on our need to care for one another.
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Gabe Hurrish in South Sudan reflects on Jesus’ teaching to care for those who are poor and suffering.
African Climate Dialogues
Community and religious leaders from across the African continent are meeting to discuss personal experiences and perspectives on key topics related to the UN Climate Talks.
South Sudan and DRC: Letter to Pope Francis
The Africa Faith and Justice Network organized an open sign on letter to the pope about ongoing challenges on the African continent prior to the papal visit to DCR and South Sudan in July.
Tanzania Land Conflict with Maasai
A potentially dangerous stand-off has erupted in north-central Tanzania after the government decided to evict up to 167,000 pastoral Maasai from their land in favor of a wealthy hunting firm owned by the United Arab Republic’s ruling family.
Clean Energy’s Mining Problem
The growing demand for minerals used in renewable energy raises the urgency to address human rights and environmental abuses common in mining.
Ascension of the Lord
Maryknoll Sister Darlene Jacobs reflects on the call of a missioner to witness to the God of love.
African Bishops Call for Emergency Funds
The following is an excerpt of a statement from Jubilee USA on the African Catholic Bishops’ call for international finance institutions to direct emergency funding to African nations still struggling to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
UN Report: Wind Energy in Africa
A new report outlines how wind energy can be a major boon for sustainable development on the African continent, amid a global energy crisis, a growing population, and economic downturn following the pandemic.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Former Maryknoll Brother Mark Huntington lived and worked in Kenya as a Maryknoll Lay Missioner and in Tanzania and Mozambique as a Maryknoll Brother.
Easter Sunday 2022
Fr. Frank Breen, who was on mission in Kenya, reflects on finding Easter hope amid the challenges facing our world.
Webinar with Br. Loren Beaudry, MM: Teaching Tanzania Schools about Learning Disabilities
Join the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers for a webinar on March 17 at 1pm ET to learn about the work of Br. Loren Beaudry, MM, in Tanzania.
Foresight Africa Report 2022
A new report highlights priorities for the African continent for 2022.