Women act to end family detention
Maryknoll joins 600+ women in nonviolent civil disobedience.
#FamiliesBelongTogether Actions
Join Women of Faith Prayer Vigil in D.C., June 19, and keep calling Congress!
2018 Letelier-Moffitt International Human Rights Award
42nd Annual Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Awards Date: Thursday, October 4, 2018 Time: TBD Location: Carnegie Institute of Washington 1530 P Street NW Washington, DC 20005 HONORING: Derechos Humanos y Medio Ambiente (DHUMA) Maryknoll Sister Patricia Ryan works with the indigenous legal organization, Human Rights and the Environment (DHUMA), in Puno, Peru. Stay tuned for more details on…
Separating Families at the Border: A costly practice
A fact sheet produced by the Justice for Immigrants Campaign, June 1, 2018.
Feast of Corpus Christi
Maryknoll Father Bill Donnelly reflects on the faith of the people of Guatemala who have endured years of violence and oppression yet live in hope that justice will prevail.
Take action to stop family separation
Ask Congress to stop DHS from separating families.
Friday, May 18, in DC: Honduran religious leaders and human rights defenders
A delegation of Honduran religious leaders and human rights defenders conclude a 10-city US speaking tour in Washington, DC this Friday, May 18, to raise awareness on, and generate faith-based solidarity for, Honduras.
Feast of the Ascension
Maryknoll Sister Melinda Roper in Panama reflects on the struggles of small farmers to survive.
Tell Congress to protect Honduran TPS holders
We call on Congress to take immediate action to protect Honduran TPS holders.
Hondurans need protection
We call on Congress to step in immediately and create a permanent solution for Honduran TPS holders.
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.
Good Friday
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Tim Ross in El Salvador reflects on God’s answer to the cries of all those who are suffering.
Colombia: Integral Human Development
Dallana Contreras of Cáritas Colombia wrote the following article about her work with communities defending their land rights against national and international economic interests in the Amazon and Orinoco regions.
Pope Francis visits Amazonia
Pope Francis continues to raise the importance of the Amazon region, its indigenous communities and unique natural environment, to the Church and the world. But questions remain and more dialogue is needed.
Third Sunday of Lent
The following reflection was prepared by Maryknoll Sr. Efu Nyaki, who works with women in Brazil.
Second Sunday of Lent
Maryknoll Father Stephen Judd reflects on restoring relationships during the season of Lent.
First Sunday of Lent
Maryknoll Father Dennis Moorman in Brazil reflects on Jesus’ call for transformation of our sinful social structures as well as ourselves.