Times change, the mission remains
From missioning in Chile to serving in leadership to “friendraising,” Sam Stanton, Class of 1985, has been integral to the evolution of Maryknoll Lay Missioners for nearly 40 years.
A journey of service that keeps unfolding
When Debbie Northern joined Maryknoll Lay Missioners in 1999 for a three-and-a-half-year commitment, she never imagined it would turn into a 24-year experience.
Come and see … with us
Maryknoll Lay Missioners has an inspiring past, a compelling present and a strong future — thanks to you!
From lay missioner to sister to justice promoter
Lyn Kirkconnell, a member of MKLM’s second Class of 1975, reflects on her life’s journey.
Al has friends
Memories shared by returned missioner Allen Scheid (Class of 1981)
Why all this death and destruction?
Yvette Connell reflects on the war in Gaza — and her MKLM service in Palestine 30-plus years ago.
Save the date for MKLM’s 50th anniversary
‘Golden Jubilee Year’ will culminate in an August 2025 celebration at Maryknoll.
A lifelong dedication to community building
Frank and Josie Cuda of MKLM’s very first ‘class of 1975’ share their story.
Working to build the ‘beloved community’
Mary Sue Smiaroski has stayed the course with a more than three-decade career at Oxfam.
Where we came from and where we are going
Elvira Ramirez takes stock of this moment in MKLM history and looks ahead to the future.
‘Martyrs or fools’?
Almost 50 years ago, lay missioner John Gauker died with Maryknoll Father Bill Woods in a plane crash orchestrated by the Guatemalan Army.
