Maryknoll History
A Treasure Especially Our Own

Maryknoll Mission Archives centralizes, collects, organizes, preserves, protects, and makes available for research the legacy of Maryknoll’s participation in the worldwide mission of the Church.

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Maryknoll Sisters Center Walking Tour

Maryknoll Sisters Center Walking Tour

Since 1928, the Maryknoll Sisters have called the East side of Pinesbridge Road their home. Nearly 70 acres constitutes the Center, a majority of which remains as a natural forest. The parts that have been developed were beautified with trees, flowers, and natural...

Sr. Nenita Tapia: Glimpses into her mission

Sr. Nenita Tapia: Glimpses into her mission

For this month’s blog post, I thought it would be interesting to see if I could follow a particular missioner through newsletters for a given period of time. I came across Sr. Nenita Tapia in this quest and really enjoyed following her journey. From July of 1976 to...

Thankful for the Dietz Family

Thankful for the Dietz Family

Today, we offer our gratitude to Friedrich A. and Eva Gertrude (Kern) Dietz. Their enduring family legacy includes two generations of Maryknollers with three vocations; Father, Brother, and Sister.

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ABOUT US

The Maryknoll Mission Archives is the official repository for all corporate records and manuscripts produced by the three expressions of Maryknoll: the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, Maryknoll Sisters, and Maryknoll Lay Missioners.

SEARCH COLLECTIONS CATALOG

Here you will find our catalog containing detailed descriptions (AKA finding aids) of our archives collections. These collections hold primary sources documenting the lives, mission work, culture, and history of the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, Maryknoll Sisters, and Maryknoll Lay Missioners.

RESEARCHER INFORMATION

We hope to make your experience as efficient and pleasant as possible. Please see our Researcher Information page for more information about how we can assist you with your research.

Maryknoll Through History

Explore our timeline of major events in the life of Maryknoll