Vocations
Newsletter
Voices Of Our World
Fall 2026
With our Fall 2026 newsletter, we welcome Brother Joe Bruener, M.M., as our new Director of Vocation Ministries. Br. Joe introduces himself and looks forward to accompanying those discerning God’s call as prospective missionary brothers and priests. As Br. Joe remarks, “I admire your courage to respond to God’s call in the face of an American culture which is trying to negate your call and even your love of Christ and your desire to offer yourselves up to Him in a formal and sacred way. I’m praying for you and hoping that Maryknoll is your forever home!”
In this issue, we also feature photos taken by one of our Maryknoll discerners, Huy Nguyễn, during a recent pilgrimage trip in which he honors those martyred in Vietnam during the 18th and 19th centuries. And, we highlight Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen whose beatification on September 24th, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri, celebrates an extraordinary 20th century U.S. Church leader, media personality, and champion of mission.
Blog & Articles
Holy Week Vocation Discernment Retreat Wednesday April 13 – Easter Sunday April 17
Mark your calendars! This Maryknoll Holy Week Retreat will take place at our headquarters in Ossining, NY and will offer an opportunity to discern your vocation as a Missioner. Come and learn from an outstanding missionary past, envision a promising missionary future...
Newly Revised Maryknoll Vocations Website
We are proud to introduce you to our newly revised website. Please check it out and let us know what you think about it! Maryknoll Vocations | A Life of Mission Overseas (https://maryknollsociety.org/vocations) Winter scene of the cloister and Our Lady of Maryknoll...
Renewal through Forgiveness, Journey of Faith
“Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low." Luke 3:5 quoting Isaiah When preparing for a big event—like Christmas—a helpful approach is deciding on your goal, fixing it in your mind, then figuring out a plan to get there. How can we...
A Season Of Changes That Add Color To Life
This change in the seasons is a high point for the year in the New York area where our headquarters is located. The rich gold and crimson red colors of the leaves combined with cool breezes gives us a fresh and invigorated appreciation for life. We hope you are...
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