Collections and 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:
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.
Archives & Research
Basilica Museum
Mullock Library
Archdiocesan Archives
Pastoral Centre
200 Military Road
St. John’s, NL A1C 2E8
Tel: (709) 726-3660
Fax: (709) 726-8021
Archivist
Katie Griffin
E: kgriffin@rcsj.org
T: (709) 726-3660 | ext. 223
Location
Located on the west side of the Basilica.
The entrance to the main office and reception is in the lane between the Basilica and the original Bishop's residence.