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.
The month of May is upon us. We have made it into the fifth month of the year, which is often times regarded as the month of Mary. It is a tradition that began in the 13th century. During this time while Spring is at the peak of its beauty, we find special ways to...
How do you pick up your life after a war? How do you begin to help people who have lost everything? Father John F. Donovan, Maryknoll missioner to China, wrote a letter in 1946 describing life in Kaying immediately after World War II. Below is the text of his...
Easter is a time for new hope in the world - a new season, a new liturgical year, new plants in the garden, new plans for the year ahead. Catholics around the world are thankful at Easter for this hope and for the everyday blessings of their lives. Maryknoll Lay...
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.
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Explore our timeline of major events in the life of Maryknoll