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.
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...
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...
February 11 is the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and it seemed like a perfect opportunity to introduce some of our Maryknoll Sister scientists. The Sisters’ mission work was never all catechetics and cooking – Sisters were encouraged to develop...
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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