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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Feast Day of St. Bernadette

Feast Day of St. Bernadette

April 16th marks the feast day of St. Bernadette. She is the patron of illness, people ridiculed for their faith, poverty, shepherds, shepherdesses, and Lourdes, France. With the feast day of this venerated saint of Maryknoll fast approaching, we thought sharing...

A Look Back

A Look Back

What was happening here at Maryknoll 90 years ago? Things of importance might be captured by a diary entry for the Seminary in 1918, but so many other things must have happened every day that are forever lost to time. However, thanks to the April 1928 issue of The...

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We take a moment today, on the 50th anniversary of his death, to reflect on the life and message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. using his words on "A missioner's spirit." A missioner's spirit The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort...

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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