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 Value of Contemplation

The Value of Contemplation

As we approach the holiday season and the days seem to be running away from us as our lists of things to do keep getting longer and longer, we need to take a moment to step back and allow ourselves to just be. This passage written by Sr. Janice McLaughlin entitled...

Grateful for the Grace of Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Benefactors

Grateful for the Grace of Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Benefactors

In November, during the season of giving thanks, the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers remember in a special way their Benefactors who are integral to mission. The "Members in Mission" column titled "Reflective days and mutual love" in the November 1987 Maryknoll...

Maryknoll Halloween – a poem

Maryknoll Halloween – a poem

This nod to "Maryknoll Halloween" was found in the October 1931 issue of The Field Afar.  It was tucked between columns about Rosary Month and the drilling of an artesian well on the Society's property in New York. All fell under the section titled "Autumn Leaves from...

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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

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Maryknoll Through History

Explore our timeline of major events in the life of Maryknoll