by Dionel Rodriguez | Feb 14, 2024
Maryknoll Short Term Volunteer and Vocation Program
Fr. Joyalito Tajonera, M.M.
Fr. Joyalito’ project with Maryknoll short-term volunteers will help young Americans have a first-hand experience in the mission of Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. The Vocation exposure and discernment program will help vocation prospects in their decision to enter Maryknoll, and the Care of Creation education and advocacy will support Maryknoll and church’s mission on ecology. With your help, Fr. Joy will be able to support the Maryknoll Short Term Volunteer program, the Vocation Discernment and Pastoral Exposure program, and the mission of Maryknoll in Care of Creation.
“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you—oracle of the Lord—plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope.”
– Jeremiah 29:11
by Dionel Rodriguez | Feb 22, 2023
Vocation, Care of Creation, Social Justice Program
Care of Creation – to support and implement Maryknoll’s mission education outreach to care, protect, educate, advocate for the Care of Creation. With the rising awareness of Corporate Social Responsibility, many international corporations have published supplier policy standards, CSR reports, vulnerable worker policies, as well as declarations against modern slavery. While these policies aim to protect the rights of migrant workers and the communities, sometimes supplier factories hide these abuses and violations. The goal of this project is to eradicate human rights and environmental abuses in global supply chains and have a sustainable world that is equitable for all workers and communities by connecting migrant workers voices to those with the power to make change.
“For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things were created through him and for him” Colossians 1:16
by Dionel Rodriguez | Jun 11, 2020
Maryknoll Vocational Training and Livelihood Program in Taichung Diocese
Fr. Joyalito F. Tajonera, M.M.
With your help, Father Joyalito Tajonera, M.M. can expand the Maryknoll Vocational Training and Livelihood Program in Taichung Diocese where he provides vocational training assistance to foreign migrant workers and the new immigrants in the Diocese of Taichung and neighboring dioceses.
Programs such as computer skills training, repairs and assembly, food processing, dressmaking, basic baking, hotel and restaurant management training, are just a few of the programs aimed at helping foreign migrant workers and the new immigrants improve or learn new skills for better employment and better opportunities for their family and future.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Jun 11, 2020
Migrant Ministry to Foreign Migrant Workers and New Immigrants in Taiwan
Maryknoll Ministry to Foreign Migrant workers and New Immigrants in Taiwan is in the Diocese of Taichung and Archdiocese of Taipei. The two Ugnayan centers and shelters serve and welcome all foreign migrant workers in Taiwan and provide the following services:
- We reach out to the foreign migrant workers, the new immigrants, foreign spouses and their families.
- We rent buildings for church, activities, training centers and shelters for foreign migrant workers.
- We provide free educational training to help improve the job skills of the workers (electronic repairs, carpentry, dressmaking), basic Chinese language, leadership formation, lectures and seminars.
- We partner and network with other church groups and NGO’s in doing advocacy for migrant workers’ rights and government agencies for trainings.
With your help, Father Joyalito Tajonera, M.M., can support these migrant workers.