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Since 1911, Catholics in the US have responded to the worldwide cry of the poor by becoming Maryknoll Missioners. Today, Maryknollers help people overseas build communities of faith. Some work in war zones with refugees, others minister to the sick, the elderly, orphans or people living with HIV/AIDS. Others are involved in campus, prison and pastoral parish ministries. Through lives of service, Maryknollers translate the gospel of love into different languages and in different cultures.

Vocation News & Events

Follow what’s happening at Maryknoll Vocations, including recent ordinations and news from our Priests and Brothers.

A Maryknoll priest smiles while sitting at an organ.
A Calling of a Lifetime
Discover how a life of mission serving the poor and the suffering as a Maryknoll priest or Brother may be your answer to God’s call…

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The Pope smiles at a child as the child leans in to give him a hug.
A Calling from the Pope
The pope’s insistence on the priority of mission flows from the Second Vatican Council’s Decree on the Church’s Missionary Activity…
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Children kneeling in prayer at church.
A Path with Us
Compassion is at the heart of all the ministries of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. Whether providing the Word of God, sacraments, life-giving medicines
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Newly ordained priests ringing the Mission Bell on the Maryknoll campus.
A Lifetime of Mission
Every six years, the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers convene a General Chapter to establish goals and policy for the future……

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A Maryknoll Priest in a colorful robe smiles as he stands at an altar
Priesthood Program
Through baptism, Jesus calls on us all to be missioners — He calls some of us to a uniquely enriching life overseas serving…
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The beautiful Maryknoll Society Center in Westchester, New York.
Brotherhood Program
In the early days of Maryknoll, Maryknoll Brothers were skilled tradesmen and were responsible for constructing….
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Associate Program
Maryknoll’s Priest Associate Program gives religious priests and brothers, as well as diocesan priests, an opportunity…
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Fathers Charles Ogony and Joshua Mutende Maondo celebrate.
Meet Our New Ordinates
The ordination is one of the most important events in a priest’s life. This is when the bishop and fellow Maryknollers bless him…
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Father Rodrigo at Maryknoll.
Vocations Newsletter
Join Father Rodrigo as he shares recent events and reflections on Maryknoll Vocations and those who commit to a life of….
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