Missionary Distortion: Social Service Masquerading as Catholic Mission
The Catholic News Agency portal (December 1, 2025) profiles “Father” Robert McCahill, an 88-year-old Maryknoll “missionary” celebrating 50 years in Bangladesh. The article depicts him cycling through villages to assist disabled children while living in austere conditions. It emphasizes interreligious “love” over doctrinal clarity, quoting McCahill: “I travel around and reach people of all religions with love and work.” Muslim families praise his humanitarian efforts, with one stating: “Not everything is possible with money alone; many great things are possible with love.” The piece frames his work as embodying Gospel values through social service, devoid of sacramental or evangelistic priorities.









