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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Little by Little

Little by Little

In March 2006, Maryknoll affiliates from all over the country joined together in prayer, reflections, and analysis, as they cleaned out four homes flooded by Hurricane Katrina. "When you see the vastness of the disaster, you are tempted to think 'what little is...

A Clinic Named Merced

A Clinic Named Merced

“The clinic’s name is Merced, meaning Mercy… It will bring a message of hope to isolated families along the 2,500 miles of navigable rivers in the Beni. Joe plans to do preventive medical work and teach basic hygiene at various centers along the rivers. Our long-range...

Operation Mercy

Operation Mercy

"The storm had no name...it came without warning...During thirty-six terror-filled hours, thirty inches of rain, accompanied by high winds and an awesome display of lightning, lashed the coastal lands into submission." (Maryknoll Magazine, May 1960) This natural...

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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