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.
Since the early 17th century, St. Patrick's Day has been an official feast day. The day commemorates St. Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, along with the heritage and culture of the Irish. While the celebrations have no doubt changed over the...
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...
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...
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