Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Long-term lay Catholics serving in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Maryknoll Lay Missioners send Catholics to serve communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Missioners live and work alongside local communities in healthcare, education, agriculture, and pastoral ministry. Includes 3 months of missioner formation before departure.
“Incarnational mission — living alongside the poor”
Areas of Mission
Countries Served
Volunteer & Mission Opportunities
Duration
3.5 years
Requirements
Catholic, at least 21, 2+ years work experience
See Also
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers
The first US Catholic foreign mission society, serving in 20+ countries since 1911.
Maryknoll Sisters
First US Catholic sisters founded for overseas mission. Serving in 26 countries for over 100 years.
Franciscan Mission Service
Two-year lay mission placements in Latin America, Kenya, and the US-Mexico border.
Society of the Divine Word (SVD)
The largest Catholic missionary society. 5,754 missionaries in 79 countries.
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