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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Walking Meditations

"The Buddhist quiet sitting meditation practice involves giving attention to the breathing process. Through the rhythmic inhalation and exhalation, the mind quiets and the body settles on the earth - mind and body become synchronized. In walking meditation, one gives...

Think Always of Others

Think Always of Others

As our series of posts on the exhibit, "Moments of Mercy" comes to a close, we wish to share with you these three quotes from Maryknoll's founders that explore the idea of mercy. "We do not love a person simply because we say we love him, but... in what we do for that...

The Power of Love

The Power of Love

After violence was used against peaceful protesters on March 7, 1965, "Bloody Sunday," Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sent out a telegram asking the country's clergy to come to Selma for another march. He was asking them to stand and march in solidarity as they...

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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.

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