In this webinar, Isaac Villegas presented vivid stories and stunning pictures to illustrate his work of solidarity with immigrants in Southwest of the United States. Joined by Celina and Don Woznica their presentation was a call to live our faith in service to those less fortunate that live among ourselves.
Isaac Villegas is an ordained minister in the Mennonite Church USA and a doctoral student at Duke University. Celine and Don Woznica are returned Maryknoll Lay Missioners and leaders of the “Migrant Ministry of the Catholic Parishes of Oak Park, Chicago.”

Thursday, February 26, 2026 3:00 PM 4:30 PM

In this hybrid presentation, Dr. Romo explored the historic parallels between the treatment of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the actions of Nazi Germany, urging us to reflect on the lessons of the past to build a more just future.

Taking participants through a historical journey at the Border including his own family, Dr. David Dorado Romo emphasized that the act of remembering can be profoundly healing when we first learn the truth. His life’s work is a testament to this belief. By shedding light on suppressed histories and honoring the vibrant culture of the borderlands, he offered a vision of the frontera as more than a dividing line. He presented the Border as a space of connection, creativity, and hope.

Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:00 PM 6:30 PM

Dr. Nancy Pineda Madrid, professor at Marymount Loyola University, theologian and renown author and speaker shared a powerful presentation on the escalating violence against brown women and girls and how such violence limits our capacity to consider them as Imago Dei. Dr. Pineda Madrid proceeded to define feminicide as a systematic killing of women and as an extreme form of gender violence. She offered her research data that evidences that violence against women is worsening and extending throughout different countries in Latin America and in the U.S. where numerous Native Women have perished due to feminicide. 

Nancy highlighted practices to resist this violence developed from our capacity to imagine and transform through a courageous creativity that may take the form of images, protesting, creative writing and others.  She closed by  asking what message of hope does the Christian tradition offer to women who know gender and sexual violence? We must hope that practices that expand our imagination, expand it morally, spiritually, socially, and theologically, will make a way make a way so that another world will be possible.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:00 to 6:30 PM
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Fr. Brian Strassburger, SJ, Director of Del Camino Jesuit Border Ministries, shared powerful stories from the front lines of his ministry. Grounded in Ignatian spirituality and Catholic social teaching, he talked about violence, families torn apart, and individuals scarred by the trauma of kidnapping. Vivid stories of those he accompanies highlighted how current policies—such as the profiling and criminalization of migrants based on their tattoos—inflict deep wounds on the Body of Christ. His talk was a strong calling to action: visiting shelters, volunteer, witness immigration court, support migrants and advocate were some of his suggestions to get involved.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 3:00 - 4:30 PM MT

Describing Christian Nationalism and what he called the Commandments for the Long Haul, Fr. Ron Rolheiser guided the audience in an engaging conversation about the challenges and struggles for reconciliation, healing, and peace in our current circumstances and called participants to renewed faith and integrity.

Thurs. Nov 6, 2025–7 pm - 8:30 pm

Guided by the dynamic co-facilitation of Akansha Marwah and Sal Corbin, this session introduced participants to the foundational theories of Restorative Justice (RJ) and provided hands-on opportunities to engage with its core practices. Through a rich multimedia presentation, thoughtful dialogue, and meaningful reflection, attendees began to explore how RJ takes shape across various contexts. A highlight of the experience was the chance to participate in a restorative circle modeled after the approach used by the DC Peace Team in the greater Washington, DC area. This immersive practice allowed participants to see, hear, and feel Restorative Justice in action—offering a powerful glimpse into its transformative potential.

Tue. Oct 28, 2025 - 9 am to noon MT

This foundational training introduced participants to the core principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). The session focused on essential skill-building and cultivating a deeper understanding of compassionate dialogue. Starting with a grounding and centering exercise, interactive segments followed, guiding participants through key distinctions—such as feelings vs. thoughts, requests vs. demands—and the foundational idea that most behaviors are strategies to meet underlying human needs.

NVC is widely used by professionals across diverse fields—including healthcare, education, activism, diplomacy, and social work—to foster empathy, resolve tension, and improve collaboration in both personal and professional settings.

Tue.Oct 21, 2025 - 9:00 am -noon MT

This event featuring Ruben Garcia, founder and director of Annunciation House in El Paso, explored how in a moment when migrants and refugees are experiencing untold hardships, we may misdirect our focus and attention. It is not solely a question of what is being done to migrants and refugees, it is also a question of what is happening to us individually, as a people and a nation.

Mon. Sept 29, 2025 5:00 - 6:30 PM MT

This is a webinar - presentation and Q&A - with Prabindra Shakya and Sr. Patricia Ryan,MM. Prabindra is a human rights activist belonging to the indigenous Newar community of Nepal. Sr. Patricia is a renowned human rights and environmental advocate who has spent decades working with the Indigenous Aymara people in Peru.

Wed. July 30, 2025 9:00 - 10:30 AM MT

Sr. Dr. Weiler presents the main dimensions of the cosmovision of the indigenous peoples in the Amazon region, their specific understanding of the place as human beings in the cosmos and the relationships of connectedness between all living beings. While doing this, she explores what the indigenous cosmovision communicates to all of us.

Wed. July 23, 2025 5:00 - 6:30 PM MT

Our religious traditions, spiritualities, science and ancestral wisdom converge in this poly-crises moment affirming that we are one in a very sacred universe. We are inspired by deeper understanding to work in prophetic ways as we learn to be engaged mystics. This webinar explores these intersections and what they look like on the ground through work on climate justice, extractivism and advocacy with local communities in New Mexico.

Wed. July 16, 2025 5:00-6:30 PM MT

What is the history of violence in Kenya? How did Elizabeth Kanini Kimau and the Sisters intervene in their local contexts? What were the challenges they faced and how did they overcome them? What skills did they develop and how do they teach others? What lessons can others interested in peace-building and nonviolence learn from their work?

Th June 26 2025 10:00-11:30 am MT

A 90-minute webinar exploring what it means to cultivate peace and nonviolence within ourselves and right where we are, amidst the complexity and messiness of our current context and everyday lives. How do we cultivate peace not only in the world, but in our own hearts, homes, and relationships?

Th. June 12, 2025 5:00-6:30 PM MT

In a time of increasing polarization and violent rhetoric in our national politics, what are the practical and theological resources within Christianity to resist violence at both a personal and political level? What is a nonviolent worldview in the Christian tradition? How is it distinct from other Christianities and other streams of nonviolence?

Wed. June 4, 2025 5:00-6:30 pm MT

The inaugural Maryknoll Monarch Initiative activity, held on March 18, 2025, was a hybrid event that brought together local and regional leaders from non-governmental organizations to discuss immigration from multiple perspectives. The program began with A National Overview of Migration by Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns and continued through sessions such as Listening to the Voices of Immigrants (JRSUSA), The History of the Border, Migration, and Human Rights (BHNR), Migrant Advocacy in 2025, and Human Trafficking (Las Americas- Maryknoll Lay Missioners). It concluded with a discussion on The Impact of Administration Policies on Migrants (HBI).

Tue. March 18 9 am to 4 pm MT