We joyfully welcome the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV

With hearts full of hope, Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers joyfully welcomes the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. In this historic moment for the universal Church, we give thanks to God for the gift of a new pope—chosen to succeed Pope Francis and guide us forward in faith, love, and missionary zeal.

Pope Leo XIV brings with him a deep commitment to dialogue, peace, and global solidarity—values that echo the very heart of our missionary vocation. A seasoned pastoral leader and thoughtful theologian, he is known for his compassionate outreach and dedication to the spiritual and social needs of the Church, particularly in regions experiencing hardship and need.

Read More

Our Mission

We Live and Serve Around the World

We are a Catholic Society of Apostolic Life of missionary priests and brothers who, for over 100 years, have modeled ourselves after the compassion and love of Jesus Christ in reaching out to those in the world who are most in need.

Pope Francis challenges the Catholic Church to create a culture of mission, one in which all Christians respond to their baptismal call to be “Missionary Disciples.”

Maryknoll answers this call to mission by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ to those who have not heard it, and by ministering to the hungry, sick, and marginalized in more than 20 countries across the globe.

Our work involves direct evangelization and various pastoral ministries, healthcare, education, agricultural and vocational training, HIV/AIDS ministry, disaster relief, and many more in service as heralds of God’s LOVE and HOPE in the poorest areas around the world.

ABOUT MARYKNOLL

VOCATIONS

OUR MISSIONS

Special

Prayer Request

Please submit your prayer intention(s) using the following form and we will be sure to include them in our daily Masses here at the Maryknoll Center in New York as well as in our private prayers.

Solicita Una Oración Especial
Envíe su (s) intención (es) de oración y nos aseguraremos de incluirlas durante nuestras Misas diarias aquí en Maryknoll.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Maryknoll

Magazine | Misioneros

Maryknoll Magazine

Maryknoll magazine is the flagship publication of Maryknoll. It has chronicled our mission for 100+ years to serve the poor and suffering around the world.

Visit Maryknoll Magazine

Misioneros Maryknoll

La revista Maryknoll es la publicación insignia de Maryknoll. Ha sido una crónica de nuestra misión durante más de 100 años de servir a los pobres y que sufren en todo el mundo.

Visita Misioneros Maryknoll

Mission Ministries

Food Assistance Program

Food Assistance Program

Kenya, AfricaFr. Lance P. Nadeau, M.M. and Fr. John W. Waldrep, M.M.There is tremendous food insecurity in Kenya with more than two million Kenyans considered to be experiencing either a food crisis or a food emergency. This dire state of affairs is prevalent in both...

Mission Center

Learn more about our Mission Center in Ossining, NY

Learn more about our Mission Center in Ossining, NY

ABOUT MARYKNOLL

We are a Catholic Society of priests and brothers based in the United States. We are dedicated to missionary work overseas in over 20 countries. Additionally, we animate Catholics in the United States to follow their own baptismal call to share God’s compassion and love with the poor, the sick, and all those in need.

OUR GENERAL COUNCIL

L-R Tom O'Brien, Ray Finch, Joe Everson, Russ Feldmeier

(Fr. Lance P. Nadeau, Fr. James M. Lynch, Fr. Timothy O. Kilkelly, Fr. Juan Montes Zúñiga)

The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers is overseen by our General Council, led by Superior General Rev. Lance P. Nadeau, M.M.

OUR FOUNDERS

L-R Tom O'Brien, Ray Finch, Joe Everson, Russ Feldmeier

(Our Co-Founders Father Price and Father Walsh)

PLACES WE SERVE

EVANGELIZATION, PARISHES, AND PROJECTS

USA

STORIES OF MISSION

(Africa) Education and Formation of African Clergy

The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Africa Region will provide tuition assistance to African clergy, male and female religious at institutes of higher education or specialized training. Read More

Stories of Our Global Mission

The calling of a lifetime

The life of a Maryknoll missioner is challenging, fulfilling, and deeply rewarding. Follow your baptismal call to mission by sharing God’s compassion with the poor, the sick, and people most in need.

Dear Friend in Mission,

With hearts full of hope, Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers joyfully welcomes the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. In this historic moment for the universal Church, we give thanks to God for the gift of a new pope—chosen to succeed Pope Francis and guide us forward in faith, love, and missionary zeal.

Pope Leo XIV brings with him a deep commitment to dialogue, peace, and global solidarity—values that echo the very heart of our missionary vocation. A seasoned pastoral leader and thoughtful theologian, he is known for his compassionate outreach and dedication to the spiritual and social needs of the Church, particularly in regions experiencing hardship and need.

His years of missionary service in Peru, working among underserved communities, reflect a profound dedication to the Church’s mission of presence, accompaniment, and evangelization. His firsthand experience on the peripheries of society has shaped his vision for a Church that listens, serves, and uplifts—all grounded in Christ’s love.

As missionaries, we have been deeply inspired by Pope Francis’s call to go to the peripheries, to serve the poor, and to be instruments of God’s mercy and peace. We now look with prayerful anticipation to Pope Leo XIV, confident that the Holy Spirit will continue to lead the Church through his words and witness.

We invite you to join us in praying for our new pope, asking the Lord to bless him with wisdom, courage, and compassion as he begins his ministry as the Vicar of Christ and visible sign of unity for the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics.

Thank you for walking with us on this missionary journey. Together, in communion with the successor of St. Peter, we remain committed to proclaiming the Gospel and witnessing to Christ’s love around the world.

In gratitude and peace,

Father Lance Nadeau, M.M. signature

Reverend Lance P. Nadeau, M.M.
Superior General

Contact Us

Please feel free to get in touch with us by submitting the form below.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Jubilee

PILGRIMAGE

October 14 - 25, 2025
For World Mission Sunday

Join Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers to experience the beauty of the Jubilee Year in Rome. Jubilees are special years called by the Pope to be times of grace and reconciliation. Pope Francis’ theme for the 2025 Jubilee is “Pilgrims of Hope.” In 2025, we’ll join together to renew our hope in the risen Lord.