The Maryknoll Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America has a strong presence that is felt in numerous countries all over the world.
Its U.S. retreat center can be found near the corner of Ryder Ave. and Morningside Dr., which is about 10 minutes away from downtown Ossining.
The group consists of three distinct organizations that include the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, the Maryknoll Sisters and the Maryknoll Lay Missioners. All of these organizations operate independently.
Maryknoll's ministries include Catholic leadership teaching in Honduras, church support in Vietnam and youth projects in Namibia.