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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National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer

On this National Day of Prayer we invite you to take a moment and reflect on these prayers written by members of the Maryknoll community. Prayer For Peace and Hope Oh God in Heaven, I know You are the God of hope… I often feel not the joy and peace You offer Often...

Card Parties, Fashion Shows, Luncheons – Oh My!

Card Parties, Fashion Shows, Luncheons – Oh My!

During the 1950s and 1960s groups across the country were forming with one goal in mind – raising funds for the Maryknoll Sisters.  From Chicago to St. Louis to the suburbs of New York City, groups, mostly composed of women, began hosting card parties and fashion...

Breaking Bread

Breaking Bread

While looking through some of our collection materials with Easter fast approaching, I couldn't help stopping a moment when I came across this particular tale written by a Maryknoll lay missioner in João Pessoa, Brazil during Holy week  in 2003. In her own words: "Our...

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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