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.
"In a few days we shall celebrate one of the greatest feasts of the year. It is well in these days, in anticipation of Christmas... [that] we should be ready to take what comes - that is the spirit of a true missioner, i.e. to take what you get, come good today, come...
"There is a great deal of sentimentality...in all of us at this season. We...do all kinds of things...[that are] kind and less selfish... These new actions of ours should come from a motive that is deep in our heart of doing something pleasing to God, and it should be...
“It has long been a Catholic custom to prepare a crib for the Christ Child. In every Maryknoll house, we provide the straw for the crib – each wisp of hay representing some penance, some sacrifice, a prayer or an act of love offered in homage to the Christ...
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.
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