Superheroes and pioneers of peace
In her Summer 2021 newsletter, Coralis Salvador is inspired by the resilience of children and the persistence of a peacebuilder.
A letter from Cochabamba
Summer 2021 newsletter with John’s updates on COVID situation and his ministry with Missionaries of Charity
Volunteering as a legal aide at the border
Leticia Macias talks about her volunteer work as a legal aide assisting immigrants at the border in El Paso.
Pentecost reflection from Las Delicias
Larry Parr and William Méndez reflect on the meaning of Pentecost for young people in rural El Salvador.
Serving São Paulo’s street people during the pandemic
São Paulo network serves an average of 1,000 lunches per day to people experiencing homelessness.
How the Deaf Development Programme in Cambodia builds bridges
A video describing how this Maryknoll program builds bridges between the deaf world and the hearing world.
Goal setting
As she prepares to finish her mission work in Haiti, Abby Belt helps set some new goals (of soccer) at her school.
Light for Mwanahamisi’s mud hut
Supporting the education of HOPE Project’s children also means supporting their families in their everyday struggles.
Volunteering at the border in El Paso
Vicki Simon reports on her most recent volunteer experience at Casa del Refugiado.
Imagine a new reality
Now is the time to re-imagine our world and see it through God’s eyes (June 2021 ‘Ted’s Talk’).
Mustard seeds in São Paulo
Andersen’s experience sows seeds of hope, compassion and new possibilities (scripture reflection for June 13, 2021).
Catholics should do more to honor World Environment Day
In the midst of much bad environmental news, Flávio Rocha still finds reason for hope.
The Haiti henhouse project
The henhouse project of Sami Scott and her team produces eggs for the community of Gros Morne in northern Haiti.
Why am I a lay missioner?
Gabe Hurrish reflects on the call to “be in mission”
Maryknoll priest helped UN declare right to water
In honor of World Water Day, March 22, 2021, Flávio José Rocha recounts Maryknoll Father Miguel d’Escoto’s role in the UN’s naming of water as a human right.
Cooperative gives Salvadoran women hope
ACOMUJERZA cooperative, born out of the trauma of war, gives Salvadoran women the opportunity they need to support their children.
A holistic health retreat
Weekend retreat in João Pessoa promoted “Holistic Health in Times of Uncertainty” (Kathy and Flávio’s March 2021 newsletter)
Continuing to ‘get proximate’
Her experiences as a Maryknoll lay missioner physician in Tanzania prepared Anne Berry well for her current studies in community-based medicine.
Women build hope and new life
When the rights of women are fully recognized, society as a whole prospers. (March 2021 ‘Ted’s Talk’)
Lifting spirits through rehabilitation therapy
John O’Donoghue accompanies sick and disabled people in the city of Cochabamba.
Still building bridges of solidarity
Lindsay Doucette remains connected to Maryknoll while working to provide medical help to Bolivia, even during the pandemic.
Help us to nurture and empower communities
Your donations enable at-risk students in El Salvador to continue their education through remote learning.
‘Doing something extra’ for Lent
Steve Veryser continues a Lenten practice he learned during high school
A day in my life at the Soy Program
Ann Greig shares her daily routine at her soy nutrition ministry in El Salvador.
Heidi Cerneka in NCR and Jesuits magazine
Publications feature women’s work at the border.
Grace gets news glasses — and preparing to say farewell
Kathy Flatoff reflects on a great Christmas gift — and on her missioner experience of the past three years.
Celebrating our students’ successes
Juan, Mercedes, William and Hazel had to overcome great odds to graduate and pursue their goals.
Educating Fred
HOPE Project helps student achieve his educational goals.
One year in: Reflecting on the gifts of the Holy Spirit
Julie Lawler on using the gifts of the Holy Spirit in her ministry with the Deaf community in Cambodia
Héctor — and Maryknoll project in Bolivia — progress, despite COVID
In the midst of the pandemic, 5-year-old Héctor, who has autism, is making great strides in his development.
Ministry updates from Musoma
Financial management consulting, nursing, wellness and caring for children with disabilities
‘Servant to the guest’ ministries at the border
One year into her service at the U.S.-Mexico border, Coralis Salvador shares experiences from her ministries.
‘Dreaming with others’
In the midst of the pandemic. Uzima Centre manages to make a big difference in its clients’ lives.
Community library provides the means for remote learning
With the help of Maryknoll Lay Missioners’ COVID-19 Relief Fund, students in La Esperanza can now participate in remote learning.
Helping to heal this crazy world of ours
Board member (and returned missioner) Vicki Simon helps Maryknoll Lay Missioners prepare for a strong future
Love in the midst of struggling
Returned missioner Sheila Matthews continues a life of service and accompaniment.
Called to cross boundaries
The practice of justice begins when we cross the border separating us from the least of our sisters and brothers (February 2021 ‘Ted’s Talk’)
Gardening bears fruit
New sprouts of hope have grown from a garden at a Cambodian home for youth living with disabilities.
What’s next in Haiti?
As Haiti faces another round of violent turmoil, say a prayer for all Haitian mothers.
Highlights from Haiti
Jill Foster, Sami Scott and Abby Belt share updates from their ministries in Gros Morne, Haiti
The chance of seconds
A reflection on the wonder of firsts
Peacebuilding in South Sudan
Romano Longole and the Peace Team of Kuron Peace Village mediate and build peace by addressing cattle raiding and other conflicts and social issues in a remote part of South Sudan.
Bringing people together to create meaningful change
Maryknoll lay missioners continue to prove that a small group of people can make a big difference. With your help, we are reclaiming hope.
We need our 2020 vision
‘I don’t want to forget 2020. We needed this horrible, awful year to finally see clearly again.’
Giving thanks in a difficult year
A New Year’s prayer embracing both new life and painful loss
Down on our hands and knees
This Martin Luther King’s Birthday, let us strive for the ‘beloved community’ — especially during this time of polarization (January 2021 ‘Ted’s Talk’)
10 good things we learned in 2020
Before we say ‘good riddance’ to a horrible year, let’s reflect on the valuable lessons it still managed to impart.
‘Bold hopes’ for the new year
Members of the Monte San Juan Parish community in El Salvador state their hopes for 2021
Call Beatrice the midwife
At the Kuron Health Clinic in remote South Sudan, Beatrice delivers babies—and hope
Walk Together, Children
A journey with ValLimar and Frank Jansen and Greg Walton to the communities around the world where Maryknoll Lay Missioners serve.
Watch our Advent celebration of hope
A video recording of Maryknoll Lay Missioners’ joyful evening with ValLimar Jansen, Br. Mickey McGrath, Greg Walton and missioners and their communities around the world
‘For we have been called to heal wounds…’
After 19 years in Kenya, Coralis Salvador has relocated to the U.S.-Mexico border, where she continues to work as a ‘Good Samaritan’ to vulnerable migrants and asylum seekers
Working for peace abroad and in the U.S.
Merwyn and Kirstin De Mello recently returned from six years of peace-building in Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
Greetings from the Soy Program
Their faith and resiliency will help Salvadorans endure the current challenges and make progress in the new year.
Vũ Quốc Hiệp và Thanh Vân. Tháng 12 2020.
Hiệp và Vân mong gì trong Mùa Vọng ở Bolivia?
Our hopes and prayers this Advent
Hiep and Tawny’s December 2020 newsletter
Moments of hope
During this difficult year, small encounters of hope have helped us through
The desks are on their way
December 2020 update from the Veryser family
The children of Bangla
When it comes to playing, children living in poverty know how to be creative.
Cochabamba communication
Emergency food distribution, ministry adjustments during COVID and a new president
Messages of hope from the Deaf community
Modeling inclusive communication and sharing the struggle and hope for a better tomorrow
Thanksgiving in a time of pandemic and flooding
Our relief efforts in the wake of the recent typhoons
Christmas greetings from El Paso
We strive to ease the migrants’ hardships and give them a caring transition moment before they embark on their new lives in the U.S.
Advent greetings from the northeast of Brazil
Ministry in times of COVID-19 has brought new opportunities for us in the midst of challenging times.
