Immersion Trips
ENCOUNTER GOD IN OTHERS
Places we visit
Bolivia
El Paso/Juarez Border
Brazil
Guatemala
El Salvador
East Africa
Rome / Vatican
Taiwan & South Korea
South Dakota
Jamaica
Build Meaningful Intercultural Connections:
Engage with individuals, families, and communities, fostering authentic relationships across cultures.
Witness Innovative Accompaniment:
Explore programs addressing critical challenges in education, healthcare, environmental stewardship, human rights, and economic development.
Gain Contextual Insights:
Deepen your understanding of the religious, cultural, social, political, and economic dynamics shaping the community.
Grow in Missionary Discipleship:
Receive personalized guidance and ministerial support throughout your journey—before, during, and after the trip.
Strengthen Your Faith:
Participate in prayer, reflection, and faith-sharing experiences that enrich your spiritual growth.
Maryknoll immersion trips inspire and deepen participants' understanding of their missionary calling by engaging in the Church's global mission. For over 100 years, the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers have served on the periphery, accompanying communities in their hopes and struggles. We offer:
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Open trips to Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the U.S.
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Tailored trips for universities, campus ministries, parishes, and other groups
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Consultation and assistance for groups organizing their own trips
Why Go On An Immersion Trip?
Click on our stories below to learn about our experiences:
Key requirements for immersion
Do you have questions about what you need to have a successful trip?
Answers to these questions and more at the link below.
- Who Do We Invite to Journey With Us?
- What Helps Participants Thrive on Immersion?
- How Do We Embrace the Spirit of Encounter?
Trip Costs, Fundraising and Donations
Wondering how to make your mission trip possible? Learn more at the link below about:
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Trip Costs & Donations Structure
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Fundraising Outreach & Support Options
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Financial Assistance & Subsidy Opportunities
Preparing For Your Trip
While immersion trips offer a meaningful way to engage in global solidarity and encounter, they also come with an environmental impact. Learn how to reduce your travel footprint with resources from our partners at Catholic Climate Covenant, and explore our Wholemakers curriculum for more ways to care for our common home.
