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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Maryknoll Sisters Stamp Art

Maryknoll Sisters Stamp Art

While organizing a small group of files created by the Maryknoll Sisters in 1955, I stumbled upon some rather rare postcards. Some had messages, some were blank, but they all had unusual artwork on the face. The cute and colorful pen and ink drawings with dabs of...

Archives Illuminated

Stories from the Maryknoll Mission Archives

Welcome to the Maryknoll Mission Archives blog! Let us begin by introducing ourselves… The Maryknoll Mission Archives stores the history of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, the Maryknoll Sisters and the Maryknoll Lay Missioners. Founded in 1990 as a cooperative...

Interested in Our Archives?

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