by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 5, 2026
Young people have the power to transform communities. Maryknoll is helping university students become missionary leaders through service experiences in some of Kenya’s most remote regions. Students spend several weeks working alongside marginalized communities, sharing their skills in healthcare, agriculture, education, and catechesis. In the process, they deepen their faith while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This program not only serves communities in need but also inspires the next generation of missionary disciples committed to serving the Church and the world.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
The Gospel reaches people in many ways, including through modern technology. Maryknoll is helping expand parish outreach by supporting livestreamed Masses, faith formation programs, and digital evangelization efforts. Through improved communications technology, the parish can remain connected to homebound parishioners, young adults, and others who may not be able to participate in person. Your support helps extend the reach of the Gospel and strengthen faith communities both online and in person.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
In the rural community of Villa 14 in Chipiriri, Bolivia, the Catholic faith remains a vital source of hope and unity despite significant economic challenges. While the community is deeply engaged in parish life and eager to grow both spiritually and socially, parishioners have long lacked a fully completed place of worship. Most families are small-scale farmers who struggle to meet their daily needs, yet they have made remarkable sacrifices to build a church that reflects their strong faith and commitment to their community. Maryknoll is helping complete the construction and furnishing of the church while supporting the ongoing development of parish ministries that serve the wider community. The parish is also blessed by the presence of the Catechist Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, who provide catechism classes, hospital ministry, children’s meal programs, and pastoral outreach. Your support helps create a permanent spiritual home where families can gather in prayer, receive the sacraments, and strengthen the faith that sustains their community.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
Across Bolivia’s vast rural regions, catechists play a vital role in keeping communities connected to the Church. Maryknoll provides training and formation for lay leaders who teach the faith, prepare parishioners for the sacraments, and serve as spiritual leaders in villages where priests may only visit periodically. Through ongoing education and support, catechists are equipped to become effective evangelizers and community leaders. Your support strengthens local Church leadership and helps ensure that the Gospel reaches even the most remote communities.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
In the rural community of Chipiriri, Bolivia, many families have long lacked consistent pastoral care and opportunities for faith formation. Responding to this need, Maryknoll has established the Parish of Señor de Exaltación de la Santa Cruz to serve local communities and help revitalize the region’s spiritual life. Through sacramental ministry, pastoral outreach, faith formation, and community engagement, the parish provides a welcoming spiritual home for individuals and families seeking to deepen their relationship with God. Support for this ministry helps maintain parish facilities, provide essential equipment and transportation, and ensure the continued growth of this emerging faith community. Your generosity helps strengthen the Church’s presence in the region and brings hope, faith, and spiritual support to communities throughout the area.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
Devotion to the Blessed Mother is deeply woven into the spiritual life of many Bolivian communities. Maryknoll is helping create a Marian grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel that will serve as a place of prayer, pilgrimage, reflection, and celebration. The grotto will provide a spiritual home for parishioners and visitors seeking comfort, guidance, and renewal through Mary’s intercession. Your support helps create a lasting place of faith that will inspire generations to come.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
In the rural communities of Bolivia, faith is often the foundation that holds families together through hardship and uncertainty. Maryknoll is helping establish and strengthen Christian Base Communities where families gather for prayer, Scripture reflection, faith formation, and mutual support. These small communities not only deepen spiritual life but also provide practical assistance to those facing poverty and isolation. Through educational support, transportation assistance, school supplies, and occasional medical aid, this ministry brings together faith and action, helping families grow closer to God while improving daily life. Your support helps build stronger communities rooted in faith, solidarity, and hope.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
For farming families in southeastern Kenya, a successful harvest can mean the difference between stability and hunger. Yet recurring droughts, unpredictable rainfall, and the effects of climate change continue to threaten the livelihoods of small-scale farmers throughout the Kibwezi region. Many families depend entirely on what they grow to feed their children and generate income, making crop failures especially devastating.
To help communities become more resilient, Maryknoll is providing drought-resistant seeds specifically selected for arid and semi-arid conditions. These improved varieties of maize, beans, and green grams mature quickly, require less rainfall, and produce higher yields than traditional crops. In addition to improving food production, several of the seed varieties are rich in essential nutrients such as iron and zinc, helping combat malnutrition and improve overall health, particularly among children.
By equipping farming families with climate-resilient crops, this project helps increase harvests, strengthen food security, and provide a reliable source of income. Your support empowers families to move beyond subsistence farming, build greater resilience to climate change, and create a more sustainable future for their communities.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
For years, Catholic families in Mutoma have worked tirelessly to build a permanent place of worship for their growing community. Despite their dedication and sacrifice, limited resources have prevented the chapel from being completed. Maryknoll is helping bring this dream to life. Once completed, the chapel will serve approximately 300 families, providing a sacred space for Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and community gatherings. More than a building, the chapel will be a spiritual home where families can gather to pray, celebrate, and strengthen their faith for generations to come.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Mar 5, 2025
Deep in the Bolivian Amazon, many Catholic communities are separated by great distances and difficult travel conditions. Maryknoll serves these communities by bringing sacraments, faith formation, pastoral care, and community support to people who might otherwise have little access to the Church. This ministry also promotes environmental stewardship and sustainable community development in one of the world’s most ecologically important regions. Your support helps ensure that remote communities remain connected to both their faith and one another.
