Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation, Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's

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Identificador

NL0047

Forma autorizada do nome

Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation, Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's

Forma(s) paralela(s) de nome

Outra(s) forma(s) de nome

  • Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St John's
  • ARCASJ

Tipo

  • Religioso

Zona de contacto

 

A. Rene Estrada Contacto principal

Tipo

Endereço

Endereço

200 Military Road

Localidade

St. John's

Região

Newfoundland and Labrador

Nome do país

Canadá

Código Postal

A1C 2E8

Telefone

709-726-3660

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Email

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Nota

área de descrição

Histórico

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's was erected as a Vicariate Apostolic by Pope Pius VI on December 5, 1795. This new Vicariate was placed under the care of Reverend James O'Donel, O.F.M., who later became the first Bishop of Newfoundland. In June 1847, St. John's was established as a Diocese. Internal evidence suggests that the Reverend Michael Howley, the first native born Bishop of the Archdiocese was instrumental in laying the foundation of the Archdiocesan Archives. He was a renowned historian, writer, lecturer, poet and people's advocate who preserved not only his own papers, but the papers and documents of the earlier Catholic bishops in Newfoundland.

contexto cultural e geográfico

Mandatos/Fontes de autoridade

It is the responsibility of the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of St. John's under Canon Law (the law of the Church) to maintain a diocesan archives where documents concerning the spiritual and temporal affairs of this diocese are stored. The purpose for maintaining the archives is to centralize, organize, preserve, protect and make available the records and materials which pertain to the origin, history, spirit, and growth of the Archdiocese. Where applicable, Canon Law shall govern the maintenance, organization and preservation, or use of the Archdiocesan Archives. Where Canon Law does not apply approved policies set out in the Policies and Procedures manual adopted in April 1994 shall govern.

estrutura administrativa

Políticas de gestão e entrada de documentos

Prédios

Acervos documentais

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 1979)
-Clergy fonds
-Estates and Wills
-Parishes of the Archdiocese (Historical Sketches of most parishes are available.)
-Educational Records and Reports
-The Monitor (1934 1996)
-Photographs
-Parish baptism, marriage and mortuary records (1763 1850)
-Architectural descriptions and blueprints.

Instrumentos de pesquisa, guias e publicações

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.

área de acesso

horário de funcionamento

Open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointments are required as there is limited research space.

Condição de acesso e uso

Advance notice of extensive research is required.

Acessibilidade

área de serviços

serviços de pesquisa

Inquiries are handled by mail, e-mail, fax or telephone, or by visit.

serviços de reprodução

Áreas públicas

Zona do controlo

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Identificador da instituição

Regras ou convenções utilizadas

Estatuto

Preliminar

Nível de detalhe

Parcial

Datas de criação, revisão ou eliminação

Created - April 10, 2013

Línguas e escritas

  • inglês

Script(s)

Fontes

2001 ANLA Member Institutions Directory

Notas de manutenção

Pontos de acesso

Pontos de acesso

  • Área de transferência

Contacto principal

200 Military Road
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
CA A1C 2E8