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 Memoirs: Fr. Thomas R. Wellinghoff

Maryknoll Memoirs: Fr. Thomas R. Wellinghoff

This series celebrates the lives of Maryknoll missioners whose biographies simply do not do them justice. Today, we celebrate the life of Fr. Thomas R. Wellinghoff during the Jubilee of the Poor. Let Fr. Wellinghoff’s story serve as a reminder to care for the most vulnerable members of our communities, and reinvigorate our ambitions for a more just world for all.

Educational Foundations

Educational Foundations

As part of the Jubilee of the World of Education, happening October 31st through November 2nd, 2025, Archives is highlighting a selection of international schools established by the Maryknoll Sisters.

A Walk Through The Woods

A Walk Through The Woods

As the temperature begins to cool and the leaves start to lose their green hue, we enter the month of October. Here in Westchester County looking over the Hudson River, we watch the trees catch fire with beautiful reds, yellows, and oranges, letting us know that fall...

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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