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Archival description
Fonds · 1915-1950

The fonds consists of the episcopal and personal records of Archbishop Roche, documenting all aspects of the involvement of the Roman Catholic Church in the political, economic, educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. The fonds has been arranged in 36 series, each with a detailed description, including biographical/administrative sketches when appropriate.

Roche, Edward Patrick
Archdeacon Kyran Walsh fonds
Fonds · 1809, 1839-1868

Fonds consists of records related to Archdeacon Kyran Walsh including canonical documents of ordination and appointment. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings and printed material related to his life.

Walsh, Kyran
Fonds · 1813-1884

Fonds consists of records related to Archdeacon Thomas O'Connor, including baptismal certificate and canonical documents. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings and printed material related to his life.

O'Connor, Thomas
Fonds · 1843-1985

Fonds consists of sacramental ledgers, including baptismal registers (1843-1948), illegitimates baptismal register (1901-47), marriage registers (1844-98) and death registers (1891-97, 1927-75). The fonds also includes financial statements (1915-30); documents related to parish property and buildings (1955-78); correspondence (1951-79); parish documents (1891, 1915-19); and parish boundaries (1985). There are also addresses prepared for the Bishop's visits (1951, 1961); one photograph and related records.

Fonds also includes printed material which relates to the Parish's history and activities

Assumption Parish (Roman Catholic), St. Mary's (NL)
Fonds · 1793-1998

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.)
Bishop George Conroy fonds
Fonds · 1833-1878

Fonds consists of records related to Bishop George Conroy and includes baptismal certificate and canonical certificates of appointment. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings and printed material related to his life.

Conroy, George
Fonds · 1737-1811, predominant 1784-1811

Fonds consists of canonical certificates of ordination, correspondence and a copy of his last will and testament. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings and printed material related to his life.

O'Donel, James Louis
CA NL0047 1.0 · Series · 1825-1868
Part of Bishop John Thomas Mullock fonds

Series consists of records related to Mullock's life as a priest and Bishop, including his ecclesiastical appointments; pastoral and circular letters; documentation related to the establishment of St. Patrick's Church (1864) and the Roman Catholic Board of Education (1847, 1850-1) and correspondence with colleagues in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ireland and Rome. Series also includes correspondence relating to secular topics, including the establishment of telegraph cable facilities in Newfoundland, French Treaties related to the fisheries; the British Garrison in St. John's and jurisdictional issues related to Anticosti and Blanc Sablon.

The files are arranged thematically, except in the case of correspondence, which is organized chronologically.

Bishop Patrick Lambert fonds
Fonds · 1754-1816

Fonds consists of letters of appointment, diary notes, testimonial letters, land lease for the Old Chapel (St. John's), correspondence and a copy of his last will and testament. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings and printed material related to his life.

Lambert, Patrick
Fonds · 1855-1916

Fonds consists of letters, Coat of Arms, correspondence with Brother Luke Slattery. Fonds also includes printed material related to his life.

Brennan, Thomas Francis