Returned Maryknoll lay missioners Steve and Laura Brown founded the Casa Alma Catholic Worker community after returning from mission in Chile. Their commitment to the unhoused, mission and justice is now being honored with the 2026 Bishop John E. McCarthy Spirit of Mission Award.
Maryknoll Lay Missioner, Juan Gomez, reflects on his experiences as a chaplain and in a world full of consumerism, his patients only want life.
The Maryknoll Monarch Initiative recently celebrated their first anniversary.
Josh Sisolak reflects on the experiences of the first disciples after the death and resurrection of Jesus, and the similarities he has seen as a Maryknoll lay missioner.
Migrants seeking safety and opportunity often encounter exploitation hidden behind false promises. Through the work of Maryknoll Lay Missioner Heidi Cerneka, survivors are finding protection, dignity, and hope.
Maryknoll Lay Missioner, Dee Dungy, is serving in Lebanon as a special assignment. She shares her experiences assisting the migrants fleeing war, the recent conflict, and how Pope Leo XIV’s visit a few months ago impacted the area.
Maryknoll Lay Missioner, Juan Gomez, shares a reflection of the unconditional love expressed by Juanita to her epileptic son and his multiple seizures a day.
Veteran Lay Missioner, Joe Loney, recently got to observe the ministries of one of our newest lay missioners, Wilber Montoya. He shares a beautiful reflection of his observations with us here.
An early co-director of Maryknoll Lay Missioners, Chuck Lathrop helped guide the organization through its earliest years while carrying a lifelong commitment to mission across continents. He is remembered with gratitude by family, friends, and missioners around the world.
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Heidi Cerneka, an immigration lawyer at the border, joined Jesuits and other volunteers on a sobering mission.
Maryknoll Lay Missioners sent forth eight new missioners to serve in communities across the Americas and Africa.
