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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Keeping In Touch

Keeping In Touch

In the Maryknoll Mission Archives one can find numerous newsletters written by missioners stationed all over the world.  Some are regional newsletters that will touch on the activities of the region, updates on personnel, and what might be going on with the local...

100th Birthday of Observations in the Orient

100th Birthday of Observations in the Orient

March 2019 marks the 100th birthday of Bishop James A. Walsh’s book Observations in the Orient, which follows his 1917-1918 trip through Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Fr. Walsh embarked on the journey to get a glimpse of Catholic missions in Asia...

Dig deep…

Dig deep…

A few weeks ago the closing mass for the yearlong celebration of Maryknoll's Hundredth Anniversary of the First Sending took place. And while this celebration has come and gone, much like the original sending ceremony on September 7, 1918, the missioners journeys...

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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