Vocations Newsletter
Voices Of Our World
Summer 2025
The Church experienced a momentous Easter season with the passing of Pope Francis and election of Pope Leo XIV as our new Holy Father — a pope from the United States! In our Summer 2025 Vocation Newsletter, Father Rodrigo reflects upon the gift that Pope Francis meant to us as Maryknoll missioners and the example he set for those discerning a call to missionary priesthood or brotherhood. Three of our Maryknoll priests also comment on the election of Pope Leo XIV with joy and hope; they share a common bond with Pope Leo XIV as graduates of Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. We look back, with a collage of photos, on our Holy Week Missionary Discernment Retreat in El Paso, Texas. And, we announce our Fall “Come & See” Retreat, October 17th – 19th, Chicago, IL, for men discerning priesthood or brotherhood. Please consider joining us for it!
Blog & Articles
Preparing for Pentecost
By Fr. Mike Snyder, M.M. Former Superior General, Fr. John Sivalon, once described Mission this way:These words reminded me of the Apostles at Pentecost: “Suddenly, from up on the sky there came a noise like a strong, driving wind which was heard...
What is Lent?
Lent means “Spring” and is the Christian season of repentance and preparation beginning with Ash Wednesday and finishing 40 days later (minus Sundays, which are little Easters) with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Good Friday and Easter...
Maryknoll’s Newest Member, John Siyumbu
Congrats to Maryknoll’s newest member, John Siyumbu, who took first oath to the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers this past weekend!More...John is the first international candidate to take a temporary oath with Maryknoll. Later this month he will travel to Cochabamba,...
A Christmas Poem
You are the Miracle of Christmas I am what Jesus is because Jesus became what I am. Christmas came and went almost unnoticed. But after all the running around and anxiety about finding it, There it was 6 lbs. 8 ounces and growing her given name: Milagro (Miracle). So...
VOCATION NEWSLETTER
Join Father Rodrigo as he shares recent events and reflections on Maryknoll Vocations and those who commit to a life of service and mission.
