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 

Maryknoll Poetry at Easter

Maryknoll Poetry at Easter

Poetry is a creative expression loved by many Maryknoll members, and holy days like Easter are often a source of poetic spark. Easter is one of the holiest days of the Catholic year, and many Fathers, Sisters, and Brothers feel inspired by its deep meaning for...

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The Beauty of the Season

The Beauty of the Season

To say that it has recently been a bit cold would be a gross understatement. The month of February was extrememly frigid and let us just say that snow was not lacking. The cold temperatures continued into the month of March but here we are in the middle of March and...

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Stories from Mission

Stories from Mission

In the 1940s, Maryknoll produced a series of books of letters received from missioners in fields afar.  Titled Marykoll Mission Letters, these multi-volume books allowed readers here in the United States to have a glimpse of what life was like in the missions - places...

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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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