Maryknoll Lay Missioners

Maryknoll Lay Missioners Maryknoll lay missioners are putting their faith into action. We are striving to transform unjust structures and systems.
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A Catholic mission-sending community in nine African, Asian, and American countries, living and working with the marginalized to transform unjust structures together. We are working to build the capacity of local partners to address the needs of their own communities. And we are accompanying people in their daily lives, using our skills and expertise to respond to their most pressing needs. We ser

ve in Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, El Salvador, Haiti, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and at the U.S.-Mexico border. Ministry areas include: healthcare & health promotion, education & leadership training, sustainable development, justice & peace, and pastoral care & faith formation. Maryknoll Lay Missioners is one of the U.S. Catholic Church's oldest and most experienced global lay mission programs, with the largest number of missioners currently serving overseas — in Africa, Asia and the Americas. Over the past 45 years, we have sent more than 900 men, women and families to 35 countries. We accept single people, married couples, and families with children. Our missioners come from diverse backgrounds and range from age 21 up to people who join us in their retirement. Our members make an initial 3 ½- year (or 2 1/2-year) commitment and can renew their contracts indefinitely. We are the single independent Catholic mission-sending organization structured specifically for lay people who wish to make a long-term of lifelong commitment to global mission. Some of our missioners have spent more than 30 years working with us. For more information, visit https://mklm.org/

We are saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Sr. Efu Nyaki. Her joy was infectious and impacted all who knew her.
06/02/2026

We are saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Sr. Efu Nyaki. Her joy was infectious and impacted all who knew her.

In Loving Memory of Sister Euphrasia Joseph Nyaki (Efu)For family...

Our Maryknoll family applauds Pope Leo XIV and the publication of his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. We join our...
05/28/2026

Our Maryknoll family applauds Pope Leo XIV and the publication of his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas.

We join our Holy Father in praying for those being digitally excluded, the immense, invisible workforce that AI is dependent on, and that human dignity is respected for the common good of all.

A unified call from the Maryknoll family to disarm exploitative artificial intelligence, protect vulnerable workers, and preserve human dignity in accordance with Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas.

05/25/2026
From this morning's opening prayer & reflection at our staff town hall. How has the Spirit helped you?
05/20/2026

From this morning's opening prayer & reflection at our staff town hall.

How has the Spirit helped you?

Pope Leo will be publishing his first encyclical, a special document meant to teach us, next week called "Magnificent Hu...
05/19/2026

Pope Leo will be publishing his first encyclical, a special document meant to teach us, next week called "Magnificent Humanity."

What do you hope it will include or say?

📣 Magnifica Humanitas, the announcement of Pope Leo’s forthcoming encyclical on the protection of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence; it is the first of his pontificate.
📌 The letter, signed by the Holy Father on May 15th, which is also the 135th anniversary of Rerum Novarum, will be published on May 25th.

Learn more: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-first-encyclical-magnifica-humanitas.html

Do you know a returned lay missioner who has continued to live out our Maryknoll ideals after their time overseas? Consi...
05/13/2026

Do you know a returned lay missioner who has continued to live out our Maryknoll ideals after their time overseas? Consider nominating them for this year's Bishop McCarthy Award.

Awarded annually to a Returned Missioner, MKLM's Bishop McCarthy Award recognizes a member that continues to live their vocation in the US.

Our annual Bishop McCarthy Award is currently seeking nominations.If you know of a returned missioner who has continued ...
05/05/2026

Our annual Bishop McCarthy Award is currently seeking nominations.

If you know of a returned missioner who has continued to live out their mission vocation, please consider nominating them.

Awarded annually to a Returned Missioner, MKLM's Bishop McCarthy Award recognizes a member that continues to live their vocation in the US.

04/28/2026

Josh Sisolak reflects on the experiences of the first disciples after the death and resurrection of Jesus, and the similarities he has seen as a Maryknoll lay missioner.

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