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 

Maryknoll’s World War One Veterans

Maryknoll’s World War One Veterans

Happy Memorial Day Everyone! Last year, I celebrated Maryknoll's Military Chaplains and their dedication to serving the spiritual needs of the United States' soldiers. This year, I want to look at Maryknoll's Society Members with Military Service, starting with World...

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Love Your Neighbor

Love Your Neighbor

In looking for a blog post this month, I came across a beautiful reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, which will be this Sunday, May 18th. It was written by former Maryknoll Lay Missioner Amy Braun and reflects on the ever important adage to love your neighbor...

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Advocating for Disabilities with Illustration

Advocating for Disabilities with Illustration

Maryknoll's own Comic Artist, Br. Sebastian Schwartz, MM was well known for using art and illustration for his mission work. Previously we looked at how Br. Schwartz combines native traditions with Christian Values in Toa: Warrior of the Sunrise, and Br. Schwartz's...

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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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