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’s Identical Twins

Maryknoll’s Identical Twins

Happy December 18th everyone! While we are only a week away from Christmas, let's take today to honor National Twins Day! Some time ago I discovered that Maryknoll had its own set of Identical twins: Fathers Paul J. and Peter C. Brien. In order to celebrate National...

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Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

The Maryknoll Sisters’ diaries offer wisdom and gentle reminders to take precautions this winter, so that you and yours can enjoy the season.

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Maryknoll Sisters Center Walking Tour

Maryknoll Sisters Center Walking Tour

Since 1928, the Maryknoll Sisters have called the East side of Pinesbridge Road their home. Nearly 70 acres constitutes the Center, a majority of which remains as a natural forest. The parts that have been developed were beautified with trees, flowers, and natural...

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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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