Mission Stories

Frontiers of Faith

Tune into this week’s enlightening episode of Frontiers of Faith, where we explore the impact of Catholic mission work with our guest, Joe Healey, a...

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In addition to pastoral sacramental ministry we are grateful to those who support our many projects in service among those with the greatest needs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We believe that every prayer said on our behalf, every gift made, and every friend who has made sacrifices to keep God’s mission alive are the lifeblood of Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers.

 

Raised by Faith: Church Construction in Villa 14

Raised by Faith: Church Construction in Villa 14

Missionaries in the Making: Outreach for University Students ✔

Missionaries in the Making: Outreach for University Students ✔

Choosing Life: Sí, da Vida

Choosing Life: Sí, da Vida

Faith Without Borders: The Parish Evangelization Project

Faith Without Borders: The Parish Evangelization Project

Forming Tomorrow’s Leaders: Youth Formation in Chipiriri  ✔

Forming Tomorrow’s Leaders: Youth Formation in Chipiriri ✔

Carriers of the Word: Parish Catechist Formation

Carriers of the Word: Parish Catechist Formation

A Parish Grows: Señor de Exaltación de la Santa Cruz ✔

A Parish Grows: Señor de Exaltación de la Santa Cruz ✔

Called to Serve: Youth Mission Camp  ✔

Called to Serve: Youth Mission Camp ✔

A Place for Mary: The Parish Marian Grotto ✔

A Place for Mary: The Parish Marian Grotto ✔

Gathered in Faith: Christian Base Communities

Gathered in Faith: Christian Base Communities

Skills That Travel: The Maryknoll Vocational Training and Livelihood Program  ✔

Skills That Travel: The Maryknoll Vocational Training and Livelihood Program ✔

Seeds of Life: The Kibwezi Seed Project ✔

Seeds of Life: The Kibwezi Seed Project ✔

Safe Arrivals: Maternity Delivery Service

Safe Arrivals: Maternity Delivery Service

Tending the Land: Care of Creation in Kibwezi

Tending the Land: Care of Creation in Kibwezi

A Home for Worship: Mutoma Sub-Parish Chapel

A Home for Worship: Mutoma Sub-Parish Chapel

Water for Life: The Ndonguni Well ✔

Water for Life: The Ndonguni Well ✔

Building Resilience: Kathyaka Parish Development

Building Resilience: Kathyaka Parish Development

A Safe Place to Learn: Dormitory for Girls at Ntimaru Parish ✔

A Safe Place to Learn: Dormitory for Girls at Ntimaru Parish ✔

Roots of Renewal: Pig Farming for Vulnerable Families in Homabay

Roots of Renewal: Pig Farming for Vulnerable Families in Homabay

Bread for the Journey: Food Assistance in Kenya

Bread for the Journey: Food Assistance in Kenya

A Lifeline in Lobur: The Mission Dispensary

A Lifeline in Lobur: The Mission Dispensary

Wings of Opportunity: Poultry Farming for Vulnerable Youth

Wings of Opportunity: Poultry Farming for Vulnerable Youth

Harmony in the Making: The St. Cecilia String Orchestra

Harmony in the Making: The St. Cecilia String Orchestra

Healing the Whole Person: The Parish Holistic Healing Project

Healing the Whole Person: The Parish Holistic Healing Project

Three Decades of Presence: The HIV/AIDS Ministry in São Paulo

Three Decades of Presence: The HIV/AIDS Ministry in São Paulo

Strength in Adversity: Support for Widows, Single Mothers, and Their Children

Strength in Adversity: Support for Widows, Single Mothers, and Their Children

Faith on the River: Parish Ministry in Santísima Trinidad

Faith on the River: Parish Ministry in Santísima Trinidad

A Growing Call: Seminarian Education in the Archdiocese of Mwanza

A Growing Call: Seminarian Education in the Archdiocese of Mwanza

A Future Reclaimed: Scholarships for Orphaned Students

A Future Reclaimed: Scholarships for Orphaned Students

Serving at the Altar: St. Mary’s Altar Server Association

Serving at the Altar: St. Mary’s Altar Server Association

Welcoming the Stranger: Office for Immigrants, Diocese of Talca

Welcoming the Stranger: Office for Immigrants, Diocese of Talca

Everyday Healing: Outpatient Clinical Service

Everyday Healing: Outpatient Clinical Service

Teachers of the Faith: Catechist Training in Tanzania

Teachers of the Faith: Catechist Training in Tanzania

Lifelong Formation: Continuing Education for Clergy and Religious in East Africa

Lifelong Formation: Continuing Education for Clergy and Religious in East Africa

Forming Shepherds: Seminarian Education in the Diocese of Shinyanga

Forming Shepherds: Seminarian Education in the Diocese of Shinyanga

Justice Down the Supply Chain: Care of Creation Due Diligence Project

Justice Down the Supply Chain: Care of Creation Due Diligence Project

Standing With the Displaced: Assistance to Displaced People

Standing With the Displaced: Assistance to Displaced People

Guardians of the Land: Human Rights and Care of Creation

Guardians of the Land: Human Rights and Care of Creation

Healing Hearts: Pastoral Counseling in Bolivia

Healing Hearts: Pastoral Counseling in Bolivia

Caring for Our Common Home: Servicios Misioneros Proyecto Laudato Si

Caring for Our Common Home: Servicios Misioneros Proyecto Laudato Si

Faith at Your Fingertips: Virtual Outreach Through Website and Podcast

Faith at Your Fingertips: Virtual Outreach Through Website and Podcast

A Place to Gather: Social Hall at Transfiguration Parish

A Place to Gather: Social Hall at Transfiguration Parish

New Beginnings: Assistance to Women and Children

New Beginnings: Assistance to Women and Children

A Fresh Start: La Posadita del Buen Pastor

A Fresh Start: La Posadita del Buen Pastor

Skills for the Future: Scholarships and Vocational Training for Youth ✔

Skills for the Future: Scholarships and Vocational Training for Youth ✔

Dignity in the Light: Ministry to People with Albinism ✔

Dignity in the Light: Ministry to People with Albinism ✔

Refuge and Learning: Relief and Education for Burmese Refugees at Wat Prok Mon Temple

Refuge and Learning: Relief and Education for Burmese Refugees at Wat Prok Mon Temple

A Hand to Hold: Assistance to Refugees and Migrants

A Hand to Hold: Assistance to Refugees and Migrants

Far From Home, Not Alone: Migrant Ministry to Foreign Workers and New Immigrants

Far From Home, Not Alone: Migrant Ministry to Foreign Workers and New Immigrants

Every Child Can Learn: The School Tutoring Project ✔

Every Child Can Learn: The School Tutoring Project ✔

Beyond the Wound: The Trauma Healing Ministry

Beyond the Wound: The Trauma Healing Ministry

A Parish for All: Cristo Resucitado Parish Ministry

A Parish for All: Cristo Resucitado Parish Ministry

Hands That See: Massage Therapy Training for the Blind ✔

Hands That See: Massage Therapy Training for the Blind ✔

Walking Beside Them: The AIDS Ministry

Walking Beside Them: The AIDS Ministry

Campus Ministry Program

Campus Ministry Program

A Home to Heal: Hogar de Vida Shelter for Women and Children

A Home to Heal: Hogar de Vida Shelter for Women and Children

Three Decades of Compassion: The Eastern Deanery AIDS Relief Program (EDARP)

Three Decades of Compassion: The Eastern Deanery AIDS Relief Program (EDARP)

ABOUT MARYKNOLL

We are a Catholic Society of priests and brothers based in the United States. We are dedicated to missionary work in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the United States. 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.