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.

ARCHIVES ILLUMINATED

Stories by Maryknoll Mission Archives Staff 

A Lifetime of Dedication: Monsignor George Carroll

A Lifetime of Dedication: Monsignor George Carroll

Over the last few months I have been asked several times about Monsignor George M. Carroll, a Maryknoller with over 45 years of service in Korea. As I learned more about Msgr. Carroll's accomplishments, I knew I had to share. To name a few, he founded the Korean Army...

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Revisiting the Los Baños Raid

Revisiting the Los Baños Raid

Previously I told the story of the Los Baños Raid in the Philippines, using the words of the Maryknollers interned at the camp. Amongst those words, I used many photographs from our archive to showcase the liberation, including this one on the right. Every photograph...

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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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