Resources

Encounters #1: Where faith, economy and ecology meet

Each issue of our newsletter "Encounters: where faith, economy and ecology meet" will feature the challenges posed by the current economic growth paradigm and shine light on the hopeful ways communities are responding to protect human dignity and God’s beautiful Creation.

Middle East Notes, special edition: Pope Francis visits the Holy Land

This is a special issue of Middle East Notes, with articles from Pope Francis's May 2014 visit to Palestine, Israel and Jordan.

Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul

Fr. Leo Shea spent many years as a missioner in Venezuela and more recently in Jamaica. He writes the reflection for this year's celebration of the founding of the Maryknoll Society, on the feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul.

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Maggie Fogarty and her family lived as Maryknoll lay missioners in Bolivia.

Feast of Corpus Christi

Sr. Mary Reese has served the people of Tanzania for more than 50 years.

Trinity Sunday

Br. Marty Shea has lived for years amongst the people of Guatemala.

Pentecost

Sr. Teresa Dagdag, MM recently finished her term as executive co-secretary of the Commission on Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) for the Union of Superiors General in Rome. She continues to work as a JPIC promoter in Rome.

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Sr. Mary Ellen Manz served as a missioner in East Africa for many years.

Middle East Notes, May 22, 2014

This week’s Middle East Notes highlights concerns about the ending yet necessity of peace negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians, security preparations for the Pope’s visit, hate crimes and “price tag” operations, responses and reactions to the possibility of a Fatah/Hamas Palestinian government, reflections on Israel’s Independence Day, the Nakba, and other issues.