In these times: “Nonviolence or nonexistence”
With ethnic cleansing and extreme violence in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East – and the threat of nuclear war looming on the Korean peninsula – we are looking more closely at the role of the Catholic Church in the work of active nonviolence.
Nuclear disarmament: Iran, North Korea
The Trump administration has taken actions in recent months that have raised tensions over nuclear weapons with both Iran and North Korea. In both cases, diplomacy can be used to build trust and avoid military confrontation.
Maryknoll letter to Congress: Pass the Dream Act
On November 1, the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns sent a letter to all Members of Congress in support of the Dream Act of 2017.
Exploring Our Call in Caring for Creation October 2017
A meditation on the extinction of species.
World Food Day: Zero Hunger Generation
Change the future of migration. Invest in food security and rural development.
Love and welcome for refugees
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns issued the following press statement on September 13, 2017.
Brazil: 'The small have little right to the land'
International mission to measure human rights impact of land grabbing.
Save the Dreamers, Justice for Immigrants
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns issued the following press statement on September 5, 2017.
Resources from the September-October 2017 NewsNotes
Take actions for Creation and for food security, watch videos about the Amazon and the effects of NAFTA, and much more.
South Sudan: Urgent cries for peace
Famine and a refugee crisis grow while violent conflict continues.
Myanmar: Calling out abuse and impunity
International news agencies have reported in recent weeks that thousands of people in Myanmar who identify as religious and ethnic minorities and face severe restrictions inside the mainly Buddhist country have fled to the border with Bangladesh to escape fighting between the military and armed members of minority groups, only to be turned back by the Bangladeshi border guards. Faith groups in the U.S. were scheduled to deliver the following letter to Congress in early September in an attempt to halt a provision in a current defense authorization bill that would increase U.S. military cooperation with the government of Myanmar.
UN: Intergenerational dialogue
Maryknoll Sister Elizabeth (Claris) Zwareva, who represents Maryknoll at the United Nations, reports on the latest efforts at the UN to incorporated intergenerational dialogue in efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.