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Father Art O'Shea
This is a new position in our diocese as of July 6, 2000.
Although the Chancellor has canonical responsibility for the
archives, particularly for documentation of current activities and
the safe keeping of the "Acts of the Curia" as stated in
Canon 482.1, it is the Archivist who provides the in-depth
examination of the total archival content.
The Diocesan Archivist must have a thorough understanding of what
comprises the archives, namely documents and writings concerning both
the spiritual and the temporal affairs of the diocese. He must also
maintain a synopsis of each document.
What do we have in our archives?
We have the papers of our twelve bishops since the diocese was
founded in 1829, as well as papers pertaining to the years when this
province was part of the Diocese of Quebec.
We have either paper or microfilm copies of the sacramental registers
from all of the parishes.
There are papers specific to former diocesan institutions such as St.
Andrew's College, St. Vincent's Orphanage, the Charlottetown Hospital
and St. Dunstan's High School/College/University.
Many other documents having an historical value are also kept in our
archives and are in the process of being catalogued. Some examples are:
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the Parish History of many of our parishes
- a major two volume history of The Catholic Church
on Prince Edward Island
- a history of St. Dunstan's College/University
- a couple of histories of the Scottish settlers of P.E.I.
- several histories of the Acadians of P.E.I.
- a history of priests and bishops who served on
P.E.I. from 1829 to 1996
- biography of Father Georges Antoine Belcourt
- biography of Father A.E. Burke
- a booklet on the two brothers, Bishops Henry and
Louis O'Leary
It is possible that further publications of diocesan history will be forthcoming.
We wish to be of service to you and we welcome your questions and
comments. We ask for your patience as we begin this new undertaking. |
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