COVID-19 Impacts East Africa
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Susan Nagele, who worked as a medical doctor in East Africa for 33 years, analyzes the region’s response to the pandemic and shares updates from Maryknoll Missioners.
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Returned Lay Missioner Chris Bodewes reflects on the courage it takes to be a true disciple.
Sudan: Nonviolent protesters need support
June 3 is the Feast of the Ugandan Martyrs, commemorating the execution of 45 young men for their faith in 1886. A similar massacre has again occurred on this day, this time in Sudan.
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Mary Oldham Hannemann reflects on the care and compassion she has witnessed in her community in Mombasa, Kenya.
A tale of two Sudans
The people of both Sudan and South Sudan are experiencing grave uncertainties about the possibilities of freedom, democracy and peace.
Tanzania turns away private investment in agriculture
Tanzania plans to end the investment program within the SAGCOT initiative, a high-profile public private partnership, due to concerns for smallholder farmers’ land rights and economic security.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Marj Humphrey, who spent many years as a Maryknoll Lay Missioner in East Africa, reflects on the well-known but still challenging Parable of the Prodigal Son.
Third Sunday of Lent
Maryknoll Sister Teresa Hougnon in Kenya reflects on the transformation that happens when we enter into conversation with our enemies.
South Sudan: Concerns about peace accord
The future of the young nation’s peace agreement, signed last year to end a five-year civil war, is unclear.
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Mike Garr in Kenya reflects on loving one’s neighbor.
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Father John Barth in Uganda reflects on Jesus’ teachings on the framework for Christian living
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dr. Anne Berry, a Maryknoll Lay Missioner in Tanzania, reflects on the beauty in Tanzania of extending compassion and care beyond typical American cultural norms.
Uganda welcomes refugees
Uganda is one of the largest refugee-hosting countries in the world. With few resources to offer to more than one million displaced people, Uganda represents a case study for generous refugee-hosting policies.
Zimbabwe: Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace Election Report
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) offers its analysis of the recent elections held in Zimbabwe.
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
When asked, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus replied: “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this,’You…
Uganda: Rising calls for political change
Waves of protests against the autocratic rule of Yoweri Museveni, 74 years old and president of Uganda for close to 33 years, raise questions over how long he will remain in power.
World AIDS Day: Challenges to ‘Know Your Status’
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Susan Nagele, a family physician who returned to the United States in July from East Africa after 33 years of service, writes about the work of Maryknoll missioners in Kenya and Tanzania.
Botswana: Nearly 90 elephants found dead near sanctuary
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns sent a letter to the Embassey of the Republic of Botswana to share our concerns.