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Maryknoll lay missioner Melissa Altman helps women earn a living at a women’s cooperative in Zaragoza, El Salvador.<\/p><\/div>\n

Statement by Maryknoll Lay Missioners in celebration of women on International Women\u2019s Day, March 8<\/h3>\n

As we join in celebrations of International Women\u2019s Day, March 8, and the corresponding kickoff of International Women\u2019s Month, we are reminded of the remarkable, inspiring, and self-sacrificing women we have within our own organization, and with whom we work around the world!<\/p>\n

We pause to give great thanks to the many women who have helped make Maryknoll Lay Missioners who we are today\u2014countless lay missioners who have served with us and those who have served on our leadership teams over the past 45 years, the women who have shared mission life with us, and the many women who have served on our behalf as Maryknoll Lay Missioners staff.<\/p>\n

The women with whom we work in our ministries around the world inspire us, often quietly, and give our ministries the foundation and strength on which they stand.\u00a0We are mindful of and grateful for these many unsung heroines throughout our regions and our world.<\/p>\n

Many of these women are so memorable that it is easy to call to mind vivid pictures of them and their inspiring work, be they heads of a partner group, participants in local education and support groups for the most marginalized among us, community leaders who give hope and love to those in greatest need, those who clean offices and prepare food for our group activities, just to name a few.<\/p>\n

Though we are part of a church and society that continue to fall short in recognizing and affirming all the gifts of women, many of our lay missioners work tirelessly on education, women\u2019s empowerment and true gender equality.<\/p>\n

This week and this month we lift up the women of our world, our families, and our work places.\u00a0We all know many women who have been victims of abuse, trafficking, unfair wages and other travesties, based solely on gender. May we\u2014as individuals, as an organization and as a church\u2014continue to commit ourselves to women\u2019s equality, dignity, and educational opportunity.<\/p>\n

Please join us in holding all women in prayer throughout this month.<\/p>\n

Peace,
\nTed Miles and Marj Humphrey
\nExecutive Director and Director of Missions<\/p>\n

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Here are a few more examples of lay missioners whom we celebrate during International Women’s Month:<\/p>\n

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Working together with the Musoma, Tanzania, diocese, veteran Maryknoll lay missioner Liz Mach has helped the local church to combat gender-based violence, in particular the widespread practice of female genital mutilation, child marriage and domestic violence. She has also helped to promote girls’ education.<\/p><\/div>\n

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In Jo\u00e3o Pessoa, Maryknoll lay missioner teaches shantala massage to a group of mothers. She also facilitates support circles and leadership training on mental and physical health and human rights and teaches yoga and meditation to women in periphery communities.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Anne Berry serves as the physician at her rural Catholic hospital\u2019s Reproductive and Children\u2019s Health Clinic and participates in its Cervical Cancer Prevention Program. She advocates for women\u2019s health and preventive medicine.<\/p><\/div>\n

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In the northern Haitian town of Gros-Morne, Abby Belt promotes girls’ education and leadership development through the Mercy Beyond Borders scholars program. The program offers high school scholarships, safe lodging, and leadership training.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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