Four New Candidates For Maryknoll

Voices of Our World

Maryknoll recently accepted three new seminarians and one Brother’s candidate to our Initial Formation Program and it is with pleasure that we welcome them to Maryknoll!

Paul Augustine Khiet Tran is 24 years old and comes from Garland, Texas.  He joined us in January 2018 as a candidate for the priesthood and is now completing his bachelor’s degree in philosophy at St. Xavier University in Chicago.

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Victor Mutobera is 28 years old and comes from Kakamega, Kenya.  He has earned a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in econometrics. Presently studying philosophy in Nairobi Kenya Victor will come to our Initial Formation Program in Chicago in early 2019 as a candidate for the priesthood.

Diego Ramirez is 29 years old.  Born in Eagle Pass, Texas, he was raised in Morelos, Mexico.  Diego has studied at St. Joseph’s College Seminary in Covington, Louisiana where he earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy.  He will join us this coming fall as a candidate for the priesthood.

Paul Shultz is 23 years old and comes from Forsyth, Illinois.   He has earned an associate’s degree in applied science from Richland Community College with a specialty in sustainable agriculture.  Paul will begin the Initial Formation Program this coming fall as a candidate to become a Brother.

Winter 2025

Fr. Rodrigo begins our Winter 2025 – 2026 Vocation Newsletter by observing that, much like the signs of God’s love that guide us through the Advent and Christmas seasons, discerning a vocation requires attention to the signs that God sends us in our daily lives. We see, discern, and live into these signs as turn our hearts to God’s call, to the needs of others, and to the gifts we bring to those lowly of birth. As Maryknoll Father Bill Mullan remarked of his own ministry in Central America, “The missioner is a sign of hope, someone from the outside showing respect, love and concern for people in, at times, desperate situations.”

We also announce our 2026 Holy Week “Come and See” Retreat, April 1st — 5th, 2026, for men discerning priesthood or Brotherhood. Please join us at our Mission Center at Maryknoll, NY, where we will journey together with Christ to a new life in God’s love.

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.