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.

Due to COVID-19, the Maryknoll Mission Archives is closed to on-site researchers until further notice. However, staff will continue to respond to phone and email research requests. Please see our Researcher Information page for more information about how we can assist you with your research.

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Stories by Maryknoll Mission Archives Staff 

Celebrating Maryknoll’s Pastoral Workers

Celebrating Maryknoll’s Pastoral Workers

While the year winds down into its final quarter, Jubilee 2025 is still going strong. Upcoming we will celebrate Jubilee of the Missions on October 4th and 5th. On these dates we will celebrate all missioners, lay and religious, and the work they do across the globe...

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Maryknoll Convent School

Maryknoll Convent School

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.

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NewsNotes and Justice Advocacy

NewsNotes and Justice Advocacy

"... unless the Christian message of love and justice shows its effectiveness through action in the cause of justice in the world, it will only with difficulty gain credibility with the men of our times." The above quote comes from the 1971 Synod on Ministerial...

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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.

Here you will find detailed descriptions (or “finding aids”) of primary sources documenting the lives, mission work, culture, and history of the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, Maryknoll Sisters, and Maryknoll Lay Missioners.

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 during COVID-19.

Maryknoll Through History

Explore our timeline of major events in the life of Maryknoll

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