Fonds consists of correspondence relating to parish building projects, property, finances, and schools (1902, 1929, 1950-82); financial statements (1916-28); architectural plan of proposed parish hall [195-]; drawings delineating parish property boundaries (1951-65); mortgage (1948); death list for Topsail District (1906); canonical decree establishing parish and defining its boundaries (1982); newspaper clippings relating to parish history (1986); and 4 photographs. Fonds includes some photocopies.
St. Thomas of Villanova Parish (Topsail, N.L. : Catholic)Fonds consists of baptismal (1802-1855), marriage (1793-1882), and publication (1873-1907) registers; a marriage register index (1821-1855); microfilm reels of marriage registers (1793-1899) and baptismal registers (1802-1889); a register that documents the conveyance of stone for the construction of the Cathedral (1837-1857); canonical decrees and maps delineating parish boundaries (1982-1998); correspondence relating to the general operation of the parish and the maintenance of the Basilica-Cathedral (1853, 1952-1955, 1972-1979); photographs of the Basilica-Cathedral and its ornamentation (1980); and articles of incorporation for the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of St. John's (1913).
Material also has been collected around the theme of the parish and integrated into the fonds by the Archives. This material includes newspaper clippings, articles, and histories detailing the construction, ornamentation, and architecture of the Basilica-Cathedral, and church bulletins and publications. Photocopies predominate.
Basilica-Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (St. John's, N.L.)Fonds consists of correspondence relating to parish property, the presbytery, and general parish affairs (1952-1975); financial statements (1915-1928); land and property deeds (1850-1942); canonical decree delineating parish boundaries (1982); drawings and plans of church property and presbytery (1969, 1971); 1 microfilm reel of baptismal (1872-1899), marriage (1873-1899), and death (1892-1911) registers; newspaper clippings relating to parish history (1983-1984); and 10 black and white photographs, including views of the original and present-day St. Joseph's churches (1955, [1963?]). Fonds includes some photocopies.
St. Joseph's Parish (Roman Catholic), Petty Harbour (NL)Fonds consists of records related to Rev. Denis Mackin, including baptismal certificate and pastoral appointments. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings and printed material related to his life.
Mackin, DenisFonds consists of letters of appointment, temperance society records and obituary.
Cullen, JohnFonds consists of records related to Rev. William Fripps, including baptismal certificate, canonical certificates of ordination and pastoral appointments. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings and printed material related to his life.
Fripps, WilliamFonds consists of a baptismal register of Tors Cove (1901-51); marriage register of Tors Cove (1901-51); financial records (1915-18); correspondence (1954-71); land claims (1967-73); parish boundary (1982, 1985, 1996); and parish documents (1915-17); Fonds also includes printed material which relates to the Parish's history and activities.
Sacred Heart Parish (Tors Cove, N.L. : Catholic)Fonds consists of records related to Rev. Martin Bergin and includes baptismal certificate, canonical documents of ordination and appointment. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings and printed material related to his life.
Bergin, Martin JosephFonds consists of records related to Rev. Michael O'Donel, including baptismal certificate and canonical documents. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings and printed material related to his life.
O'Donel, MichaelFonds consists of baptismal registers for the district of Ferryland (1857-1930; 1966-68); marriage register of Ferryland, Renews, Fermeuse and Cape Broyle (1837-63, true copy made in 1969); marriage register of Ferryland, Renews, Fermeuse (1837-1920); parish documents (1792, 1839, 1848, 1857, 1971); financial statements, records, and correspondence (1883, 1917-38); land claims (1956-59); parish boundaries (1982, 1985); correspondence (1857-1976, predominant 1951-71); and two photographs; Fonds also includes printed material which relates to the Parish's history and activities.
Holy Trinity Parish (Roman Catholic), Ferryland (NL)