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 

Foundations for Relief: Father Paul Duchesne

Foundations for Relief: Father Paul Duchesne

In my feature of The Noodle Priest, I reference an interview with former Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Director Frank Carlin. He discusses the foundations of the organization in Asia, the so called "Four Horseman of Maryknoll" (a reference to Football rather than the...

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The Camp Songs of Los Baños

The Camp Songs of Los Baños

A few years ago, I created an immersive blog post about the Liberation of the Los Baños Internment Camp during World War II. I recounted the story of the raid from the perspective of the Maryknollers interned there. To craft the narrative, I used the plethora of...

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Loving Our Neighbors

Loving Our Neighbors

Many of us are already participating in mission and caring for our neighbors without labeling our actions as such. To help all people hear and respond to the call to mission, Maryknoll offers many ways to learn about and support our global neighbors.

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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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