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.
This year, Christmas cheer came a little early to the Archives. In March, I found material from the Maryknoll Sisters’ Candy Department. In the 1930s and 1940s, the Novices at the Motherhouse made and sold homemade candy, cakes, and other sweet treats to help support...
When something significant happens in the world – a national election, a terrorist attack, a natural disaster – it is very easy to turn on the television and watch events unfold live. But what about the time before TV and 24 hour news? When to learn about current...
In a previous post entitled, Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Give Thanks, we took a look back into the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Mission Diaries of the 1920s-1950s to see how the Fathers and Brothers spent and carried out Thanksgiving Day traditions at their...
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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