Laura and Steve Brown Receive Bishop McCarthy Award
The returned Maryknoll lay missioners started a Catholic Worker in Charlottesville, Virginia, for families experiencing homelessness.
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Uganda Postpones Martyrs’ Day Celebrations Due to Ebola Outbreak
Church and civic leaders aim to prevent contagion as the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo grapples with the virus.
Bolivia’s Bishops Urge Dialogue as Protests Disrupt Country
Church leaders call for peace as roadblocks and demonstrations are staged to demand the ouster of the country’s president.
Our Common Home: A Maryknoll Reflection
From Hong Kong, Maryknoll Father Daniel Kim reflects on the Ascension, Sunday’s Mass readings and the call to care for creation.
Pope Leo XIV’s First Year Echoes Augustinian Themes
On the first anniversary of his pontificate, the Holy Father emphasizes friendship, unity and dialogue.
Nepal Government Displaces Thousands in Forced Eviction Drive
Nepalese authorities say evictions protect public land, but community leaders allege lack of housing and human rights safeguards.
Pope Says Dialogue With Muslims Is Key to Lasting Peace
During the visit of a delegation from Senegal, Pope Leo XIV applauded interreligious efforts that bring people together across differences.
Church Workers Respond to Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh
Catholic groups expand prevention efforts after more than 330 children die of the disease.
Holy Promise: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Darlene Jacobs, who served in Tanzania, reflects on the power and promise of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Bishops in Africa Decry Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
Migrants in South Africa are targeted in attacks against foreign nationals, resulting in property destruction, violence and loss of lives.
Children Are on the Front Lines of Religious Freedom Violations
A bipartisan commission warns that children worldwide suffer the consequences of discrimination and persecution.
Myanmar: Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest
The 80-year-old Nobel laureate’s sentence was reduced by the military junta, reflecting concerns about her condition and location.
French Nun Assaulted Near the Cenacle in Jerusalem
Israeli police detain suspect after a habited religious sister is attacked in the latest incident of religious intolerance in the Holy Land.
Examples of Faith: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Father Thomas Tiscornia, who served in Africa, reflects on how the newly baptized can inspire others to live out our faith.
Catholic Maritime Ministries Concerned for Sailors Trapped in Blockade
Tens of thousands of seafarers face precarious conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, say leaders of the Stella Maris apostolate.
Father Vincent Capodanno’s Cause for Sainthood Gains Momentum
As the Vatican reviews the cause of the Maryknoll missioner killed in Vietnam, advocates hope that he will be declared venerable.
