Maryknoll Sisters
First US Catholic sisters founded for overseas mission. Serving in 26 countries for over 100 years.
The Maryknoll Sisters were the first Catholic sisters in the US founded specifically for overseas mission. Serving in 26 countries across 29 nationalities, sisters work in education, healthcare, pastoral work, social justice, and HIV/AIDS ministry.
“Witness to the Gospel among the world's poor”
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Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Long-term lay Catholics serving in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers
The first US Catholic foreign mission society, serving in 20+ countries since 1911.
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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