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Joined Hands, Joined Archives: Collaborating to Build a Future for Catholic Religious Archives
By Nadia Nasr, Santa Clara University Library
Archival Outlook, July/August 2019
Most at risk are outlier congregations like the Sisters of the Holy Family (SHF) in Fremont, California. SHF was founded in San Francisco in 1872 by Sister Delores Armer, with the support of Joseph Sadoc Alemany, San Francisco’s first Archbishop, and Father John J. Prendergast, to advocate for poor and needy families in post-Gold Rush California. . . Read More
The Future of Catholic Religious Archives: A New Approach to Preserving Collections
By Malachy R. McCarthy, Claretian Missionaries Archives USA-Canada
Archival Outlook, November 2018
What do you do when the records of a shrinking community—a community that historically has provided services to every level of society—are in jeopardy? Such is the case for the records of many religious communities affected by completion or mergers. . . Keep Reading
Grace at Work
By Rosie McCarty
US Catholic, August 2018
There is an untold American history in Catholic religious communities’ archives. Religious communities of men and women have been woven into the fabric of America since its very beginnings. Working in parishes, schools, hospitals, orphanages, social services, and much more, these men and women religious have shaped not only Catholic history but American history as well. . . Learn More
Conference to Look at Challenges of Preserving Religious Order’s Archives
By Kurt Jensen
Catholic News Service, Apr-16-2018
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Recorded history typically is the privilege of the famous, powerful and wealthy, and that’s the same for institutions as for individuals. And for the Catholic Church, there’s never been any shortage of preservation of theological documents. . . Continue Reading
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Archival Resources for Catholic Collections (ARCC) Steering Committee Formed
Welcome to the newly launched website for ARCC. It is designed as a resource for religious leaders, archivists, and scholars looking for information to strengthen Catholic religious archives. Our Steering Committee represents each of the three constituencies represented at the 2018 Boston College conference: religious leaders, archivists and scholars. The committee members are (pictured above…
Selected Bibliography of United States Catholic Printed and Digital Resources
We are pleased to share with you “A Selected Bibliography of United States Catholic Printed and Digital Resources.” While not exhaustive, this tool provides lists of · Basic reference tools such as Catholic encyclopedias and periodical and literature indexes · Books and articles focusing on the accomplishments of Catholic religious women and men in the…