Press Releases - Maryknoll Lay Missioners

Cathy Breen and Wynnie-Fred Victor Hinds receive Spirit of Mission Award

by Debbie Northern | Aug 7, 2019

New Bishop McCarthy Spirit of Mission Award honors returned lay missioners' continuing dedication to the spirit of mission

Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns expresses concern over Central America aid cutoff

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Apr 4, 2019

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined over 40 U.S.-based faith, human rights,...

13 new Maryknoll missioners to be sent forth

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Dec 4, 2018

Dec. 8 Sending Ceremony to launch 12 Maryknoll Lay Missioners and one Maryknoll Sister on their overseas missions

Maryknoll Lay Missioners Sends Forth Their Lay Missioner Class of 2017

by Ayde Lyons | Dec 8, 2017

This Is MKLM’s 50th Lay Missioner Class Since 1975 On December 9, 2017, Maryknoll Lay Missioners...

Maryknoll Lay Missioners Celebrates Jean Donovan with a Presentation of Her Guitar

by Ayde Lyons | Dec 1, 2017

The event commemorates the anniversary of the martyrdom of the four churchwomen in El Salvador in...

Maryknoll Lay Missioners Appoints New Executive Director Theodore Miles

by Ayde Lyons | Nov 15, 2017

Maryknoll Lay Missioners (MKLM) announces the appointment of Mr. Theodore (Ted) Miles as Executive...

Maryknoll Lay Missioners Proudly Welcomes Its 50th Candidate Orientation Program

by Ayde Lyons | Oct 1, 2017

The first formal Orientation Program began in 1975 Today, Maryknoll Lay Missioners (MKLM),...

Sam Stanton and Cecilia Espinosa of Maryknoll Lay Missioners To Speak at Inaugural Missio Congress

by Ayde Lyons | Sep 1, 2017

Sam Stanton and Cecilia Espinosa of Maryknoll Lay Missioners To Speak at Inaugural MISSIO Congress...

Maryknoll Lay Missioners Announces Student Loan Repayment Program, Opening Doors for Future Generations of Mission Outreach

by Cindy Kostrna | Aug 11, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2016 – Maryknoll Lay Missioners is excited to announce our...

Maryknoll Lay Missioners celebrates the Pope's arrival in the United States

by Erik Cambier ECambier | Sep 22, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 22, 2015 Sharing a message of welcome with Pope Francis, Maryknoll Lay...

Maryknoll Lay Missioners Celebrates 40 Years with Ossining Event

by Erik Cambier ECambier | Aug 7, 2015

Maryknoll Lay Missioners (MKLM) is hosting an event to celebrate its 40th Anniversary and honor...

Archbishop Oscar Romero Beatification Celebrations, Ossining NY

by Erik Cambier ECambier | May 26, 2015

Media Contact: Lucy Leety-Wheeler Cell: 312-315-8580 lleetywheeler@mklm.org “I Will Arise in my...

Sam Stanton Appearance on CatholicTV

by Erik Cambier ECambier | Feb 9, 2015

Sam Stanton was interviewed live on CatholicTV's “This is the Day” talk show, on Tuesday February...

Maryknoll Lay Missioners Celebrates a Life Dedicated to Mission – Joe Regotti

by Erik Cambier ECambier | Jan 8, 2015

OSSINING, NY (January 8, 2015) Maryknoll Lay Missioners (MKLM) pays tribute to Lay Missioner...

Gonzaga names jurors for Opus Prize nominees

by Erik Cambier ECambier | Mar 13, 2014

SPOKANE, Wash. - Gonzaga University, chosen to host the 2014 Opus Prize, one the world's most...

Karen Bortvedt on ‘Among the People’ podcast

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Sep 23, 2019

Karen Bortvedt talks about her lay mission service in Cambodia and her current work for Maryknoll Lay Missioners.

New candidates arrive for the Class of 2019

by Chris Keavney | Sep 22, 2019

On Sunday, September 22, Maryknoll Lay Missioners joyfully welcomed our 52nd Orientation class....

‘The hens are here! The hens are here!’

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Sep 14, 2019

Sami Scott helped bring 1,000 hens to a new hen house in Haiti

Immigration lawyer at the border

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Sep 13, 2019

5-minute video of immigration attorney Heidi Cerneka's ministry in El Paso and Juárez

Caring for ‘hidden children’ with disabilities

by Kathy Flatoff | Sep 10, 2019

In Mombasa, Kenya, nurse Kathy Flatoff is searching out and helping children with disabilities.

Lay missioner nurse shares her story

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Sep 9, 2019

Kathy Flatoff tells Catholic Life magazine how 33 years after first applying to Maryknoll, she became a lay missioner in Kenya.

Icons for the suffering of asylum seekers

by Rick Dixon | Sep 5, 2019

A meditation at Valeria and Óscar Martínez' grave in San Salvador

Our government dismantles human rights at the border

by Heidi Cerneka | Sep 4, 2019

As an immigration attorney, Heidi Cerneka witnesses firsthand an erosion of our nation's values

Gabe Hurrish featured in USCMA’s Encounter newsletter

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Sep 4, 2019

'The Holy Spirit is a jolly joker,' says Gabe.

Brazil: Behind the latest prison massacre

by Joanne Blaney | Sep 4, 2019

Joanne Blaney explains how a recent prison massacre in Brazil reflects the grave problems in the country's justice system.

The Amazon fires—and their fallout all the way in São Paulo

by Claire Stewart | Sep 3, 2019

Black rain, more than 1,000 miles from the Amazon.

For the Kluegs, mission continues to be a family affair

by Debbie Northern | Aug 30, 2019

After serving seven years with Maryknoll Lay Missioners in Mombasa, Kenya, Curt and Anita Klueg...

What’s at stake in the Amazon?

by Flávio José Rocha | Aug 29, 2019

Flávio José Rocha sees the upcoming Amazon Synod as a moment to highlight the great responsibility of stewarding the Amazon's precious ecosystem.

Returned missioners volunteer at the border

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Aug 29, 2019

Jim and Roberta McLaughlin spent four weeks helping refugees in El Paso, Texas

Bako Jackline—woman strong

by Gabe Hurrish | Aug 26, 2019

African women fight and persevere. Africa is a better place because of these strong women.

MKLM Kids

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Aug 17, 2019

Video: Missioner children share their experiences of living abroad, learning new things and making new friends.

Celebration of our 25th anniversary 1994-2019

by Chris Keavney | Aug 15, 2019

Maryknoll Lay Missioners joyously celebrated the 25th anniversary of our founding as an...

Training teachers in war-torn South Sudan

by Meinrad Scherer-Emunds | Aug 13, 2019

Gabe Hurrish seeks to help shape South Sudan’s future for the better

Reach for the stars

by Claire Stewart | Aug 13, 2019

We are not only called to be among the stars but to help others shine.

Teaching and mentoring in East Africa

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Aug 12, 2019

A video visit with lay missioners working in education in Kenya and Tanzania.

Global contemplative retreat held in Mwanza

by Judy Walter | Aug 11, 2019

Fostering a more contemplative way to be a Maryknoll missioner

We’re called to hear the knock at our door and respond

by Heidi Cerneka | Aug 10, 2019

We must be the hands of God that seek justice for every one of God’s beloved.

Cathy Breen and Wynnie-Fred Victor Hinds receive Spirit of Mission Award

by Debbie Northern | Aug 7, 2019

New Bishop McCarthy Spirit of Mission Award honors returned lay missioners' continuing dedication to the spirit of mission

CNS covers new Maryknoll Lay Missioners award

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Aug 6, 2019

Catholic News Service on new Bishop McCarthy Award

Inch by inch, row by row, …

by Meinrad Scherer-Emunds | Aug 2, 2019

The first seeds of a new mission in Haiti are sprouting.

Report from Rosario

by Tawny Tawn and Hiep Vu | Aug 1, 2019

Encountering a "good shepherd" and an update on Hiep and Tawny's ministries

A missioner reflects: What the heart sees

by Susan Nagele | Aug 1, 2019

Looking at today's refugees with clear vision

Working together to be good Samaritans

by Joe Loney | Jul 29, 2019

How Francisco made lay missioners in Bolivia answer the call of the Gospel.

A new lease on life high up in the Andes

by Joe Loney | Jul 24, 2019

Lay missioners make a big difference for children with diabilities.

Working for peace and justice in East Africa

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Jul 17, 2019

A video on the justice ministries of Maryknoll lay missioners in Kenya and Tanzania

Who is my neighbor?

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Jul 13, 2019

Former lay missioner reflects on learning the lesson of the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Maryknoll Lay Missioners health ministries in East Africa

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Jul 10, 2019

Video of lay missioners at HIV/AIDS center, health clinic and rural hospital

Maryknoll lay missioners in El Salvador

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | Jul 8, 2019

In this 4-minute video, Maryknoll lay missioners in El Salvador share how they are working with others to make life better for people there.

Strengthening bonding through baby massages

by Kathy Bond | Jul 8, 2019

Teaching Shantala baby massage to women in marginalized communities

John O’Donoghue serving at Missionaries of Charity center in Cochabamba

by Sonny Nguyen | Jun 28, 2019

Video on John O'Donoghue helping men with disabilities and HIV/AIDS

A Via Crucis of hope for El Salvador’s youth

by Rick Dixon | Jun 25, 2019

Walking the Stations of the Cross in Santa Leonor and La Esperanza.

Holy Trinity Sunday: Always connected to profound love

by Ted Miles | Jun 13, 2019

Ted Miles reflects on the power of love to heal our broken relationships and bind us together as...

Papaya pause

by Kathy Bond | Jun 13, 2019

Interrupted again! Who keeps disturbing the focus of our gathering?

Welcome to the Cave of Elijah

by Judy Walter | Jun 13, 2019

The Lake House of Prayer in Tanzania, sacred space for prayer and contemplation.

Ministry Volunteer Recruiter

by Debbie Northern | Jun 13, 2019

POSITION SUMMARY The Sisters of Bon Secours, USA are seeking a Ministry Volunteer Recruiter. ...

When a cow is more valuable than a human life

by Gabe Hurrish | Jun 11, 2019

A week with far too many tragedies at a school in South Sudan

The miracle of Pentecost

by Karen Bortvedt | Jun 11, 2019

Communication lessons learned from the Deaf community in Cambodia

Learning the art of slowing down

by Abby Belt | Jun 7, 2019

Abby Belt on her new ministry at a Catholic school in Haiti

Time for art with Margarita!

by Kathleen Maynard | May 31, 2019

Margarita Duran brings joy and beauty to refugee children in Brazil By Kathleen Maynard I have...

Blogging from Baraki

by Sam Janson | May 31, 2019

New missioner Sam Janson is getting immersed in Tanzanian village life

Sheltering lives from violence in El Salvador

by Meinrad Scherer-Emunds | May 29, 2019

Fleeing gang violence, internally displaced Salvadorans find a temporary safe haven.

Mission Educator Promotor

by Debbie Northern | May 24, 2019

We are looking for a Mission Educator Promoter to join our team. The Maryknoll Fathers and...

‘Miko, Miko!’ Lessons from a fire

by Mike Garr | May 22, 2019

A house fire, a graduation and loving your neighbors By Mike Garr Friday, May 10, was graduation...

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, … no, it’s my superheroes

by Claire Stewart | May 21, 2019

Claire Stewart reflects on the superpowers in her theater classroom

‘Joining hands’ to end human trafficking

by Maryknoll Lay Missioners | May 11, 2019

In Cambodia, Lay Missioner James Havey and the Chab Dai Coalition fight human trafficking and empower its survivors

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