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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Chinese Characters at the Venard

Chinese Characters at the Venard

In the fall of 2023, the Archives received a request for information about Chinese Characters painted on Jackson Hall, the main building of Clarks Summit University. The building used to belong to Maryknoll, and was originally known as the Venard Junior Seminary....

Trick photography and Fr. Foto

Trick photography and Fr. Foto

The initial spark for this blog post was an image I saw that was taken by Fr. Anthony Cotta, also known fondly as Fr. Foto. It was a trick photograph that he had taken of the Maryknoll Sisters foundress, Mother Mary Joseph Rogers. The image made me smile as I viewed...

Maryknoll History Trivia

Maryknoll History Trivia

January 4th is National Trivia Day, and what better way to celebrate than testing your knowledge of Maryknoll history?

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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