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 

Putting On A Play

Putting On A Play

For the Maryknoll Sisters, creation of entertainment has always been such a joyful and creative experience. One such creative endeavor that they have jumped into quite often is plays. From directing, to stage managing, to acting, to improvising, the Maryknoll Sisters...

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Having Lunch with God

Having Lunch with God

As we wrap up this month of July, take a moment to read this story called "Having Lunch with God" by Fr. Joseph Healey that I cameacross in A Maryknoll Book of Inspiration. It left me with a big smile on my face and I hope it does the same for you!"A little East...

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Surviving a Great Quake – Sr. Paulita Hoffmann

Surviving a Great Quake – Sr. Paulita Hoffmann

The world can change much over a century, and Sister Paulita Hoffmann had a front row seat in her 85 years as a Maryknoll Sister. She spent over 60 years of that time on mission to China and Taiwan where she could interact with and befriend the native peoples. She...

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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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