Maryknoll Lay Missioners (MKLM) is a Catholic organization inspired by the mission of Jesus to live and serve in economically poor communities in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, responding to basic needs and helping to create a more just and compassionate world.

We are one of the three separately operated and funded entities of Maryknoll Missioners. The three distinct branches of Maryknoll Missioners – Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, Maryknoll Sisters, and us, Maryknoll Lay Missioners – are each separately funded and depend on unique donors for support.

We Are Nearly 100 missioners single men and women, couples, and families
We Work in 14 countries applying our skills and knowledge to respond to the basic needs of the poor
Countries and Regions     Areas of Focus Africa: Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe Asia: Cambodia, East Timor,  Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam Latin America: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, and Mexico North America: U.S. – Mexico Border     Civil & Human Rights Education Healthcare Pastoral Ministry Sustainable Development