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 Christmas

Celebrating Christmas

"I believe that we Christians need desperately to celebrate the event of Christmas each year – to relive the mystery of God’s Word made present in a human being, not only to remind ourselves of an historic event, but primarily to grow in understanding that God’s Word...

A Maryknoll Christmas  Reflection by Bishop James E. Walsh

A Maryknoll Christmas

Reflection by Bishop James E. Walsh

The Charms of a Maryknoll Christmas Bishop James E. Walsh, Maryknoll's Superior General, relives the feast at "home" after eighteen years in China Christmas at Maryknoll is a memory that [Maryknollers] carry in their hearts wherever they go to bring Christmas to other...

Winters past…

Winters past…

Is winter really almost here? The current temperatures and prediction of a Christmas day in the upper 60's certainly lead one to ponder this question. So on this mid-December day, when short sleeves seem more appropriate than the usual warm snugly sweaters, we invite...

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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

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Maryknoll Through History

Explore our timeline of major events in the life of Maryknoll