2024 Global Policy Briefs
In a series of two-page briefs, the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns addresses key global issues which are the focus of our work in Washington, DC, and at the UN. Inspired by the Gospel and Maryknoll missioners’ commitment to stand with vulnerable communities around the world, we offer these briefs as resources on the intersection of global policy and Catholic social thought.
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The gospel readings provoke Maryknoll Sister Nonie Gutzler to ask, "how am I influenced by the voices of the ‘crowd’ that keep me from standing still and seeing and responding to those in need?"
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Father James Kroeger writes of a bittersweet encounter in Manila.
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Father Joseph Fedora tackles the Gospel story of the wealthy man who could not give up his riches.
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Sister Rebecca Nyaki expounds on the themes of justice in the Gospel, especially with regard to women and children.
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Father Joe Veneroso shares how people of other faiths can teach Christians Gospel values.
Catholic Nonviolence Days of Action
The 2024 Catholic Nonviolence Days of Action will take place September 21 (World Peace Day) to October 2 (International Day of Nonviolence). The theme this year is “Walking Together Builds Unity and Nonviolence.” Catholic Nonviolence Days of Action are co-sponsored by Pax Christi International’s Catholic Nonviolence Initiative.
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Father Michael Briggs points to the Synod on Synodality as moment for the Church to better reflect the servant, missionary Church it is called to be by Jesus.
U.S. Elections Webinar Series: Faith-based Migrant Justice
Heidi Cerneka, Sr. Susan Nchubiri, MM, and Iqbal Ahmad discuss the much needed immigration fixes in policy and what can be done to uphold the dignity of migrants.
U.S. Elections Webinar Series: Debt Relief in a Jubilee Year
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6pm ET, Susan Gunn, director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns will share the need for debt relief to developing countries and the impact the presidency can have on the issue.
U.S. Elections Webinar Series: Faithful Stewardship of Creation
On Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6pm ET, Lisa Sullivan, Integral Ecology senior program officer, will cover the environmental concerns the next U.S. President must confront.
Election Series Webinar: Peace, War, and Human Rights
Dan Moriarty, Peace and Nonviolence senior program officer, discusses the global peace and nonviolence issues that we hope candidates for public office will address.