Maryknoll Lay Missioners - October 2023 mklm news

Maryknoll lay missioner candidates of the Class of 2023.

Clockwise from bottom left: Theresa Glaser, T.T. Hoang, Sarah Bueter and, returning, Kathy Flatoff.

Maryknoll Lay Missioners’ Orientation for the ‘Class of 2023’ began this week. For the first time in our 48-year history, this year’s Orientation program will take place in El Paso, Texas, near the U.S.-Mexico border.

“Preparing for mission service is a tangible sign of change for the persons in the eight-week orientation program,” notes Elvira Ramirez, the interim executive director of Maryknoll Lay Missioners. “And moving the Orientation program to El Paso marks a sign of change for Maryknoll Lay Missioners as well.”

One new feature in this year’s Orientation is a weekly “Ministry Day” at two local parish shelters for migrants. “Our lay missioner candidates look forward to working alongside collaborative partners in El Paso as together we discern the Spirit’s call to mission throughout the world,” says Elvira.

In the lead-up to World Mission Sunday, Oct. 22, Elvira Ramirez reflects on missionary discipleship and reimagining mission today.

Join us via livestream for our award presentation on World Mission Sunday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. Pacific Time at Dolores Mission in Los Angeles.

In Mombasa, Kenya, a HOPE Project student overcomes many obstacles in her pursuit of starting a tailoring business.

Learn more about Maryknoll Lay Missioners and how you can get involved. Maryknoll lay missioner Debbie Northern, serving at the U.S.-Mexico border, will share her mission experience. Next Monday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m. ET

Join an online presentation and invitation to discern and apply to become a missioner.

Oct. 31, 2023, 2 p.m. ET

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