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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#Dear Diary DayMaryknoll Fathers and Brothers Mission Diaries

#Dear Diary Day

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Mission Diaries

September 22 is #DearDiaryDay  This year we celebrate with a collection spotlight on the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Mission Diaries,1912-1969What is a diary to you? For many, it's a private account of a person's life experiences and thoughts.For some, it's a...

First Sister-Missioners to China

First Sister-Missioners to China

This September we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Maryknoll Sisters’ first overseas mission departure to China.  Though the Sisters began mission work on the west coast of the United States in 1920, this departure marked the beginning of the Sisters’ long...

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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