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 

Trick photography and Fr. Foto

Trick photography and Fr. Foto

The initial spark for this blog post was an image I saw that was taken by Fr. Anthony Cotta, also known fondly as Fr. Foto. It was a trick photograph that he had taken of the Maryknoll Sisters foundress, Mother Mary Joseph Rogers. The image made me smile as I viewed...

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Maryknoll History Trivia

Maryknoll History Trivia

January 4th is National Trivia Day, and what better way to celebrate than testing your knowledge of Maryknoll history?

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Christmas Vigil

Christmas Vigil

What is it about this time of year? For some reason to me, it always feels quite magical. As though time that is speeding along has also been suspended, allowing us to capture and create moments of joy and wonder. Perhaps part of the magical feeling comes from the...

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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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