We celebrate the life of Sr. Marianna Akashi. Her work as a Japanese teacher was critical to the Sisters’ missions along the West Coast.
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.
Revisiting the Los Baños Raid
Previously I told the story of the Los Baños Raid in the Philippines, using the words of the Maryknollers interned at the camp. Amongst those words, I used many photographs from our archive to showcase the liberation, including this one on the right. Every photograph...
Ash Wednesday
In the words of Fr. Robert Greene, "Here we are again." Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. For the next 40 days we focus on three things: prayer, fasting, and giving/charity. We pray for God's forgiveness and repent our sins in order to be able to move...
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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