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.
When I came across the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers and Maryknoll Sisters coats of arms in the September 1923 issue of The Field Afar, I had no idea the amount of information that I would learn about the subject of heraldry which is quite interesting....
The Maryknoll Mission Archives is profoundly grateful to every single person that has donated, continues to donate, and is planning to donate to our collections. Our Archives relies on the generous support of individuals who, like us, are interested in sharing Maryknoll’s enduring legacy around the world.
The Grotto was built to honor Our Lady of Lourdes, and as a memorial to Bp. James A. Walsh, the Spiritual Father of the Maryknoll Sisters. The site is believed to be located where Fr. Thomas Price would pray privately to Mary in the woods surrounding Maryknoll.
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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Explore our timeline of major events in the life of Maryknoll