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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Wildfire Season

Wildfire Season

Dear Readers, Wildfire season is back again in North America, and it’s only just begun. The season typically runs from May to October when warm and dry conditions leave forests at high risk (Korte). Polluted air from uncontrolled wildfires is tragically common along...

Into the Kitchen with MMJ: Summer Edition

Into the Kitchen with MMJ: Summer Edition

Welcome back to another edition of Into the Kitchen with MMJ, where I cook 100-year-old recipes and marvel at how good they are! As usual, I will be taking my recipes from the cookbook compiled by Mother Mary Joseph in the 1920s for outgoing Maryknoll Missioners. This...

Busy Bees

Busy Bees

As spring starts its roll into the summer months, we begin to spend more time outside. Undoubtedly, you have most likely seen some busy bees flying around while enjoying the outdoors. June happens to be one of the busiest times of year for bee colonies. They will soon...

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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