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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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...

The Cobblers of Monrovia

The Cobblers of Monrovia

The Cobblers of Monrovia are a group of Maryknoll Sisters based out of the Sisters’ retirement center in Monrovia, CA who come together to share poetry, stories, concerns, laughs, and tears. Below please enjoy a selection of poetry from this creative bunch of...

Nature Photography Day

Nature Photography Day

We have made it to the month of June. A month where the weather has gotten warmer and the amount of time we can spend outside has increased tremendously! With all of this extra time to wander around the out of doors, exploring what nature has to show us is on the top...

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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