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 

Easter in Tanzania

Easter in Tanzania

Easter is a time for new hope in the world - a new season, a new liturgical year, new plants in the garden, new plans for the year ahead. Catholics around the world are thankful at Easter for this hope and for the everyday blessings of their lives. Maryknoll Lay...

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A Small Insight

A Small Insight

It is now the month of April and with that comes the age old adage of “April showers bring May flowers.” We’ll see as the month continues how much rain we actually get but I couldn’t help wondering how much rain Sisters Rose Cordis and Bernice Marie must have...

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Don’t Worry

Don’t Worry

As we are just about to start the fourth month of the year, the slow roll into all our freshly made plans that quickens with each passing month has begun. The roll, packing more and more adventure, events, family, friends and everything else you can possibly manage 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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