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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Co-Creation: The Emergence of Agriculture

Co-Creation: The Emergence of Agriculture

The next stop on the Sisters' Meditation Walk takes you across Ryder Road to the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers' St. Teresa's Orchard.  The apple orchard has been apart of Maryknoll since its founding.  These photographs date from 1915 and depict some of the Seminary...

Water: The Origins of Life

Water: The Origins of Life

Stop 2 on the Maryknoll Sister's Walking Meditation Guide brings you to the highest point on the property - the Cloister. "Look towards the river, pulsating, teaming with life.  Hear the water.  Let the sound envelop you.  Be aware that your body is composed mostly of...

Creation: The Emerging Cosmos

Creation: The Emerging Cosmos

The first stop on the Walking Meditation guide is the front lawn of the Sister's Motherhouse looking west towards the Hudson River. "Look out over the lawn, fields, forest, river and imagine that you are standing on the planet itself.  Feel its motion: let yourself go...

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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.

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Maryknoll Through History

Explore our timeline of major events in the life of Maryknoll