Maryknoll History
A Treasure Especially Our Own

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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The Ideal and Idea…

The Ideal and Idea…

Saint Mary Magdalene is the patron saint of contemplative life. As July 22nd, the feast day of Saint Mary Magdalene approaches, we thought we would share the reflections of Mother Mary Joseph Rogers, Foundress of the Maryknoll Sisters, six years following the decision...

Summer Celebrations

Summer Celebrations

The end of June and beginning of July have always been times of celebration at Maryknoll. The Society’s first Foundation Day celebration was on June 29, 1912, commemorating the first anniversary of its establishment in 1911. Foundation Day has been celebrated on every...

Archives at Work

Archives at Work

Last month I attended the “Global History and Catholicism” Conference at the University of Notre Dame. It was a great conference, and I learned about topics from Italian missionaries in Mozambique to collaboration between archives in post-war Germany. During one...

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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

We hope to make your experience as efficient and pleasant as possible. Please see our Researcher Information page for more information about how we can assist you with your research.

Maryknoll Through History

Explore our timeline of major events in the life of Maryknoll