
I first encountered Maryknoll when my young family was on vacation in paradise California . The priest representing the missionaries was older and on crutches and his story was so heartwarming ....
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Maryknoll is a Catholic nonprofit mission movement based in Los Altos, CA, comprising four organizations dedicated to overseas mission work for over 100 years. The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, Sisters, Lay Missioners, and Affiliates serve the poor and marginalized in more than 20 countries, embodying the call to missionary discipleship through various forms of service.
Founded in 1912, Maryknoll Sisters were the first group of Catholic Sisters in the U.S. established for overseas mission work. Today, Maryknoll Lay Missioners and Affiliates engage in collaborative efforts with local communities, focusing on basic needs and fostering a more just and compassionate world.
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I first encountered Maryknoll when my young family was on vacation in paradise California . The priest representing the missionaries was older and on crutches and his story was so heartwarming ....
I don't believe in any kinds of religion, but this place can give me some peace.