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 

Moments of Prayer

Moments of Prayer

This month we take a look at how Maryknollers have witnessed memorable moments of prayer in their mission lives. Prayers can be surprising, joyous, empowering, and sorrowful. They can say ‘I am anxious’, ‘Please help’, ‘I’m so happy’, ‘I need a friend’, or simply...

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Maryknoll Lay Missioners in Asia

Maryknoll Lay Missioners in Asia

This spring, during New York State’s mandatory work from home order, I was able to put my focus and attention onto some projects that had been sitting on the back burner.  One such project was working with the Maryknoll Lay Missioners’ digital files.  While processing...

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Bringing Fire to the Earth

Bringing Fire to the Earth

With the Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time occurring this coming Sunday, August 16th, I wanted to share an excerpt from a reflection based upon the readings for this liturgical day written by lay missioner Joanne Blaney. Joanne is currently serving as the Regional...

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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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