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 

Origins of the Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns

Origins of the Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns is a collaborative office of all three Maryknoll entities – (Fathers and Brothers, Sisters and Lay Missioners) with the purpose of researching, educating about and advocating for social, justice and peace issues from around the...

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Advocacy at The Glen Echo

Advocacy at The Glen Echo

In Illinois many of our Fathers and Brothers started their religious life at Maryknoll College, also known as Glen Ellyn after the town in which it resides. In addition to its religious studies, the college featured numerous extracurricular activities, including a...

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World Card Making Day – Spiritual Bouquets

World Card Making Day – Spiritual Bouquets

Today (October 1st) is World Card Making Day! A day that was inadvertently created by Paper Crafts magazine in 2006. In the hopes of helping people begin crafting their cards before the holiday season was upon them, they chose the first Saturday in October to...

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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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