Maryknoll History
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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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Having Lunch with God

Having Lunch with God

As we wrap up this month of July, take a moment to read this story called "Having Lunch with God" by Fr. Joseph Healey that I cameacross in A Maryknoll Book of Inspiration. It left me with a big smile on my face and I hope it does the same for you!"A little East...

Surviving a Great Quake – Sr. Paulita Hoffmann

Surviving a Great Quake – Sr. Paulita Hoffmann

The world can change much over a century, and Sister Paulita Hoffmann had a front row seat in her 85 years as a Maryknoll Sister. She spent over 60 years of that time on mission to China and Taiwan where she could interact with and befriend the native peoples. She...

Bernie Becomes a Nun

Bernie Becomes a Nun

Bernie Becomes a Nun, tells the story of Bernadette Lynch as she enters Maryknoll and begins the process of becoming a Maryknoll Sister.  Written in 1956 by Sister Maria del Rey Danforth, the book is divided into four sections, Entrance, Postulancy, Novitiate, and...

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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

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Maryknoll Through History

Explore our timeline of major events in the life of Maryknoll