Maryknoll
Pope Francis lifts 29-year suspension on liberation theology icon
By Josephine McKenna — August 4, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The move is likely to provoke fresh debate about Francis’ own political stance since he has been criticized by conservative American commentators for having a “Marxist” political perspective on international finance and capitalism.
U.S. missionary doctor suspended after challenging cardinal, nuns
By Fredrick Nzwili — May 22, 2013
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) The New York-based Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers suspended the Rev. Dr. William Charles Fryda after he refused to drop a case he filed three years ago against Kenya's top cardinal and a group of nuns over control of two missionary hospitals.
Retiree devoted to mission: repairing damaged rosaries
By Ann Marie Somma — December 3, 2012
SIMSBURY, Conn. (RNS) At age 75, Betty Holden in on a crusade to repair broken rosaries. She's been at it for almost 20 years, spending several hours a day behind a pair of needle-nose pliers. By Ann Marie Somma.
Maryknoll priest Roy Bourgeois expelled over support for womenâÂ?Â?s ordination
By David Gibson — November 20, 2012
(RNS) A long-running struggle between church authorities and the Rev. Roy Bourgeois over the Catholic priest’s support for ordaining women has ended with Bourgeois’ dismissal from the priesthood and his religious order, the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. By David Gibson.
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