End Settler Violence in the West Bank
Since October 7, 2023, settler violence in the West Bank has intensified. While international attention has focused on Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, settler groups have accelerated the expansion of illegal…
Maryknoll and its international affiliates have been engaged in the struggle for peace and justice in the Middle East for many years. We support the work of Muslims, Christians, and Jews around the region who challenge of racism, political and economic inequality, military occupation, and who promote inter-religious dialogue. In Washington D.C., the Office for Global Concerns analyzes issues affecting the Middle East in its cultural and historical contexts so that U.S. citizens and law makers can make informed decisions about foreign policy and better understand this important and diverse region of the world.

Since October 7, 2023, settler violence in the West Bank has intensified. While international attention has focused on Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, settler groups have accelerated the expansion of illegal…

Maryknoll and other organizations celebrate the recent passage of H.Con.Res.86, which directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war, and provides guidance for next steps.

Scroll down to tell your Members of Congress to oppose the forced relocation of Afghan allies. More than 1,100 Afghan allies and their families remain stranded at Camp As Sayliyah…

The Maryknoll family issued the following statement on March 16.

For those in the DC area, there will be a prayerful witness tomorrow, April 17th on Capitol Hill! What: Pray-In & Procession for Peace & an End to the US-Israeli War in…

We stand at a critical crossroads for peace in the Middle East and a defining moment of conscience for our country. Many of us were deeply alarmed by the violent…

We stand at a moment of profound urgency for peace in the Middle East. While we breathe a collective sigh of relief regarding the temporary ceasefire in the U.S.-Israel war in Iran,…

More than 200 leading human rights, humanitarian, civil liberties, faith-based and environmental organizations, think tanks and experts have issued a joint urgent statement in response to President Trump’s threat regarding Iran that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if his demands are not met.

MOGC joins more than 60 ecumenical organizations and communions to oppose the Iran War supplemental funding.
Maryknoll Family Calls for Compassion, Rejects “Systematic Erosion” of Migrant Protections

In a unified voice of sorrow and hope, the Maryknoll family calls on the leaders of the United States, Israel, and Iran to move beyond the cycle of violence and commit to the urgent task of diplomacy and peace.

On March 11, more than 50 peace, religious, and civil liberties organizations issued a joint statement opposing the “automatic” registration of individuals for a possible military draft and supporting the Selective Service Repeal Act to end planning and preparation for a draft. This is the the broadest and most diverse anti-draft coalition to come together in years.

The following is a running list of quotes from statements by Catholic leaders about the Iran War which began on February 28, 2026. We will update this list regularly as new statements emerge. February 28, 2026 – Pax Christi International “Peace cannot be imposed through violence and foreign military intervention only deepens human suffering. Today,…

Join us in prayer for peace and protection for the people of Iran. This prayer was written on February 28, 2026, in the hours after the U.S. and Israeli military attack on Iran. For families in Iran living in fear, and for all who live under the evil rain of bombardment, may they find safe…
December 1 is Worlds Aid Day. It is an opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have died, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention service….

Join a prayer vigil for the children of Palestine. Tomorrow/Thursday, November 20th, at 11:30 am Eastern (8:30 am Pacific): Register to receive the link. November 20 is World Children’s Day….
Take action for Palestinian Children. Join the Let Children Live campaign. Today, children in Gaza are enduring unimaginable devastation: Hunger is widespread and worsening. Bombs are falling without warning. Even…

Eighty Orthodox rabbis signed the following open letter on August 20, 2025, demanding “moral clarity, responsibility, and a Jewish Orthodox response” to what they called a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.