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 

A Brief History of Maryknoll Magazine

A Brief History of Maryknoll Magazine

Welcome to 2025, and the start of the Jubilee Holy Year! As part of these celebrations, we wanted to share the history of Maryknoll Magazine, a vehicle through which Maryknoll missioners have consistently communicated the good news.

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Voices of Lay Missioners

Voices of Lay Missioners

Welcome to the start of 2025 everyone! This year Maryknoll Lay Missioners continue celebrating their Golden Jubilee. In 1975, the Maryknoll Lay Missioner Program was founded as part of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. Eventually the Lay Missioners established their...

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Christmas Experiences

Christmas Experiences

Today we have reached the pinnacle of the Christmas season. I hope that it has brought you joy, some time for reflection, and a moment to hold cherished memories, while making new ones. Since this season is such an amalgamation of everything, I thought it would be...

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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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