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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Cool Crisp Autumn Air…

Cool Crisp Autumn Air…

Now that we are almost a month into the season of fall, we thought it would be the perfect time to share a moment of reverie captured by Sr. Joan Metzner during this time of year. Here we find her on a walk, asking us to join. Enjoy this moment that Sr. Joan paints...

International Post Card Week

International Post Card Week

The first full week of October is designated as International Postcard Week.  To celebrate the Archives has pulled out some of our Maryknoll produced postcards that show scenes from various Maryknoll properties all over the United States.  Please take a look below and...

Graduate

Graduate

It seems slightly strange to feature a poem with the title of "Graduate" in the month of September. I'll admit it. School has just started again and the finish line for both teachers and students is no where in sight. One has to keep in mind that though it is the very...

Interested in Our Archives?

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