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 

Teddy the Airedale Terrier

Teddy the Airedale Terrier

Before discovering Teddy’s story, I never considered that dogs played a role in mission too. Having grown up with Airedale terriers myself, I instantly fell in love with this furry missioner and wanted to know more about his story. I hope you find his tail-wagging story as interesting as I did.

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Channel Newsletter: For Maryknollers, By Maryknollers

Channel Newsletter: For Maryknollers, By Maryknollers

Last October, I did a post about Advocacy Work at the Glen Echo, a newspaper run out of Glen Ellyn college. Through my research for that post, I had become interested in learning more about the various school publications published by Maryknoll and how they fit into...

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Easter Around the World

Easter Around the World

"Alleluia - Alleluia - Alleluia Greetings to each dear one scattered over the face of the earth but bound by mutual love in Christ Our Risen Lord! How lovely it would be if I could hop on a plane and drop in on you!"So why don't we drop in? This excerpt from Mother...

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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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