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.

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day

International Women's Day, celebrated each year on March 8, shines a light on the social, political, and economical accomplishments made by women.  Throughout Maryknoll's long history there have been so many women who have achieved great things that it would be...

Inquiring Minds

Inquiring Minds

“Often our questions open up a story of real need, of which there is an unlimited variety and depth.” Excerpted from: Fr. Charles M. Magsam's article "The Door Holds a Thousand Faces" in the February 1967 issue of Maryknoll Magazine.

World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice

On this World Day of Social Justice, Maryknoll Sister Janice McLaughlin's words on injustice and how we can respond are particularly poignant. It is an excerpt from her article Spirituality of Justice “reflections on the call to a ministry of justice.”  "In each of...

Interested in Our Archives?

ABOUT US

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.

SEARCH COLLECTIONS CATALOG

Here you will find our catalog containing detailed descriptions (AKA finding aids) of our archives collections. These collections hold primary sources documenting the lives, mission work, culture, and history of the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, Maryknoll Sisters, and Maryknoll Lay Missioners.

RESEARCHER INFORMATION

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.

Maryknoll Through History

Explore our timeline of major events in the life of Maryknoll