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 

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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Earth Day

Earth Day

“I pledge allegiance to the Earth and to the flora, fauna andhuman life that it supports, one planet, indivisible, with safe air,water and soil, economic justice equal right and peace for all.”The initial spark for the Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary began after a...

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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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