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.
As we noted in A Century Ago, 100th Anniversary of Maryknoll Sisters' First Departure for China, at 4pm on September 12th the first six Maryknoll Sisters began their journey overseas to the mission field. They had begun their adventure into the unknown. An unknown...
Happy Halloween! In honor of Halloween I wanted to share a fun story I found in the Sisters' Monrovia diaries from 1950. The entry showcases the joyful spirit of the Maryknoll Sisters who took some time out of their busy days of helping tuberculosis patients to have...
Radio programs have been a key part of Maryknoll's ministry for more than fifty years. Radio was used to teach people about the Church, politics, languages, community organizing, and more. It connected rural communities and built relationships across countries through...
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