Holy See advances nuclear disarmament
The following piece appeared in the March-April 2015 NewsNotes.
Philippines: Mamasapano clash threatens peace
The following update, published in the March-April 2015 NewsNotes, was prepared by Fred Goddard, a former Maryknoll lay missioner who served for several years as the executive coordinator of the Maryknoll Affiliates
Haiti: Challenges of reconstruction
The following article was prepared by Chris Smith, a Maryknoll Affiliate who is volunteering with the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, and was published in the March-April 2015 NewsNotes.
Central America: Biden Plan is more of the same
The following article was written by Marek Cabrera, the Central America intern for the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, and was published in the March-April 2015 NewsNotes.
Peru: Trade policies fuel violence
The following article was prepared by Alfonso Buzzo, who is an intern with the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns’ Faith-Economy-Ecology project, and was published in the March-April 2015 NewsNotes.
Global Catholic Climate Movement
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns endorses the newly formed Global Catholic Climate Movement, a coalition of laity, religious, and clergy, theologians, scientists, and activists from around the world.
Maryknoll signs letter to Congress opposing Fast Track on TPP
On Feb. 17, 2015, Maryknoll joined a large coalition of religious groups including Quaker, Jewish, Protestant and Catholic organizations, in sending a letter to all Members of Congress to express strong opposition to fast track trade promotion authority.
U.S. bishops to Congress: Trade pacts must protect life, environment, justice & peace
U.S. Catholic bishops urge Congress to consider legislation pertaining to trade agreements that would abide by principles which promote and defend human life and dignity, protect the environment and public health, and promote justice and peace in our world.
Maryknoll OGC signs letter to Senate on Keystone XL pipeline
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, along with many of our faith-based colleagues, signed the following letter that was delivered to every member of the U.S. Senate.
God's sacred gift of water
The following statement was written by the Most Rev. Donald E. Pelotte, S.S.S., Ph.D. and published in February 2005, during his tenure as bishop of the Diocese of Gallup, NM.
MOGC applauds administration's efforts to reduce methane emissions
MOGC applauds administration's efforts to reduce methane emissions.
Resources for the January-February 2015 NewsNotes
Resources listed in the January-February 2015 NewsNotes.