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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A little toast

A little toast

A very happy New Year to all! It's hard to believe that we're saying those words again as the year 2023 begins. It's even harder to believe that we're already six days into the New Year! As this time approaches each year we always seem to ask questions about the...

A Missioner’s Christmas

A Missioner’s Christmas

Christmas is almost upon us! As my favorite holiday of the year, I spend much of my time with my loved ones and building anticipation for the big day. At the start of this Christmas season, I began wondering how Maryknoll missioners end up spending their holidays...

Follow a Star

Follow a Star

Follow a Star “The Gospel of Matthew tells the story of three wise kings who leave their own land to follow a star. They set out to find and honor the newborn King of the Jews. Their wisdom is tested when the star brings them to a poor child lying beside his mother in...

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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