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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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Mission in South America

Mission in South America

This month’s blog highlights four Maryknoll Lay Missioners and their work in the Latin American countries of Argentina, Chile, and Peru.Argentina Carolyn Bosse, Lay Missioner to Argentina, wrote in 1996 how learning a local custom made all the difference with her...

Life on the River – Madre de Dios

Life on the River – Madre de Dios

The Madre de Dios River, flowing from Peru into Bolivia, is a perilous journey of over 800 miles and is the setting for this month’s blog post.  I recently came across the following diary entry and, after reading about the extraordinary trip of two Maryknoll priests,...

45 Years of Maryknoll Lay Missioners in Tanzania

45 Years of Maryknoll Lay Missioners in Tanzania

In 2021, we celebrate 45 years of the Maryknoll Lay Missioners serving in Tanzania. More than 100 Lay Missioners have worked in Tanzania over the years. Their ministries include healthcare, pastoral care, education, personal and community development, and justice 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.

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Maryknoll Through History

Explore our timeline of major events in the life of Maryknoll