Collections & Donations

Collections

The Archdiocesan Archives is the main repository for the historical and contemporary documents of the Roman Catholic Church in Newfoundland.

The holdings of the Archdiocesan Archives are divided into the following categories:

Papers of the Bishops (1784-2001)
Clergy Files
Parishes of the Archdiocese
Educational Records and Reports
The Monitor (1934-1996)
Photographs
Parish Baptism, Marriage Records (1763-1900s)
Architectural descriptions and blueprints
Finding Aids

A guide to the collections of the Archives is available to researchers for examination at the Archives, upon request. Finding aids are available for processed collections.

Donations

In addition to serving as the archives of the Archdiocese of St. John's, it also collects the records of area Catholic parishes, schools, institutions, organizations, associations and individuals.

The types of records we are interested in include financial, administrative and legal records, parish histories, minute books, letters, journals and diaries. scrapbooks, photographs, artifacts, books, pamphlets and other materials that pertain to the history, development and practice of the Catholic Church in Newfoundland.

How to Donate

Material Donation: If you are interested in donating materials to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese Archives, please contact the Archivist first to identify which items are appropriate for preservation and to arrange transfer of the materials.

Make a Donation