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.
In a March 1947 article in Maryknoll magazine, Sr. Maria del Rey Danforth highlights the Maryknoll Sisters’ efforts in the Philippines after World War II. The war brought terrible struggles to the Sisters in the Philippines – internment, property destruction, arrests...
Feliz Carnaval! Happy Shrovetide! During this season before Lent, Catholics around the world indulge like no other time of the year. They treat themselves to special foods and drinks, host parties, and gather with family and friends. Carnaval (or Carnival in English)...
We all know the Maryknoll Sisters have many talents, but did you know about all the artists among them? Since their foundation, the Sisters have used their artistic skills to create books, vestments, cards, sculptures, and more. These works of art helped fund the...
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