What does the Maryknoll Mission Archives do when historical artifacts are damaged? We protect and preserve the stories and history behind the object.
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.
Teddy the Airedale Terrier
Before discovering Teddy’s story, I never considered that dogs played a role in mission too. Having grown up with Airedale terriers myself, I instantly fell in love with this furry missioner and wanted to know more about his story. I hope you find his tail-wagging story as interesting as I did.
Channel Newsletter: For Maryknollers, By Maryknollers
Last October, I did a post about Advocacy Work at the Glen Echo, a newspaper run out of Glen Ellyn college. Through my research for that post, I had become interested in learning more about the various school publications published by Maryknoll and how they fit into...
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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