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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The First Hundred

The First Hundred

For the Society's and Congregation's Centennial celebrations in 2011 and 2012 the Archives produced this video honoring the first hundred Maryknoll missioners to work in the "field afar." Enjoy.

Words of Inspiration from Bishop James E. Walsh

Bishop James E. Walsh shared this reflection titled "Love" in the September 1945 issue of the Society's magazine Maryknoll, The Field Afar. In it, he addresses the nature of a missioner's interactions with the people he serves. They are timely words we can all take to...

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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