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 PatrickFonds 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, ThomasFonds 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, GeorgeFonds 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 LouisFonds 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 records related to Rev. James Ryan, including baptismal and canonical documents of ordination and appointment. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings, and printed material related to his life.
Ryan, James F.Fonds consists of records related to Rev. John T. Vereker, including baptismal and canonical documents of ordination and appointment. The fonds also includes fishermen's dues book (ledgers which recorded contributions by fishermen in St. John's and environs to the Catholic Church) for 1859, 1861 and 1864. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings and printed material related to his life and activities.
Vereker, John T.Fonds consists of records related to Rev. John Walsh, including baptismal certificate, and canonical documents of ordination and appointment. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings, and printed material related to his life and activities.
Walsh, JohnFonds consists of baptismal, confirmation and educational records, obituary, letters of appointment, and references from school board education records.
Berney, MichaelFonds consists of records related to Rev. Nicholas Devereux, including baptismal certificate and canonical documents of ordination and pastoral appointments. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings and printed material related to his life.
Devereux, Nicholas