Category: Archives Illuminated

When one thinks of mission work, the idea of helping individuals and groups of people throughout...

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.

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.

As the temperature begins to cool and the leaves start to lose their green hue, we enter the month...

While the year winds down into its final quarter, Jubilee 2025 is still going strong. Upcoming we...

When the first group of Maryknoll Sisters came to Hong Kong in November 1921, their goal was to serve the people and their unique needs to the best of their abilities. Within a few short years, they were establishing the Maryknoll Convent School, one of the oldest and longest running schools in Maryknoll’s history.

“… unless the Christian message of love and justice shows its effectiveness through...

Today, September 8th, is Our Lady’s birthday. Within the liturgical calendar this occasion is...

Archives is home to the Maryknoll Lay Missioners’ historic collections, and we enjoy showcasing former lay missioners and their unique missions in our blog. The organization’s Golden Jubilee presented an excellent opportunity to celebrate the Lay Missioners’ rich history with its members and supporters.

Today, August 15, is the Feast of Assumption. This day celebrates Mary’s Assumption, where both...

Recently I learned that August is American Artist Appreciation Month! Since I previously shared...

While looking at the July 1955 issue of Maryknoll: The Field Afar, I came across an article titled...