ARCHIVES
AND RECORDS CENTER
Guide
to the Records Holdings
The
Guide to the Record Groups of the Archives and Records Center
briefly summarizes the records holdings in the Archives.
This guide gives a brief description of the records in the Archives
by record group. This guide is intended to be used in conjunction
with the other, more detailed, finding guides developed by the
Archives: Guide to the John C. Keenan Photographic Collection,
Guide to the General Photographic Collection and Guide to the
Holdings in the Archives and Records Center. Researchers
should first consult this guide to determine if the Archives has
records of the office or organization in which he or she is interested.
If the researcher finds a listing for that office, then he or
she can turn to the other guides for a more detailed description
of the records available.
The
guide is organized by record group, which primarily follows the
diocese's organizational structure. Some offices are listed
under more than one record group, due to periodic reorganizations
which have resulted in changes to the secretariats. In those
cases, there is a cross reference included at the end of the description
referring to the other record group in which records of that office
can be found. An asterisk at the end of a record group or
subgroup name indicates that some or all of the records of that
group or subgroup have restricted access. Researchers interested
in these records should contact the Archives staff to determine
which records have restrictions and what those restrictions are.
Record
Groups
Record
Group 01 Diocesan Bishops
Record Group 02 Auxiliary Bishops
Record Group 03 General Secretary
Record Group 04 Office for the Associate General
Secretary
Record Group 05 Secretariat for Education
Record Group 06 Secretariat for Ministerial
Leadership
Record Group 07 Secretariat for Pastoral and
Social Concerns
Record Group 09 Priest Council
Record Group 10 College of Consultors
Record Group 12 Pastoral Council
Record Group 13 Parishes
Record Group 14 Schools
Record Group 15 Religious Communities - Men
Record Group 16 Religious Communities - Women
Record Group 17 Not for Profit Corporations
Record Group 18 Hospitals/Health Care Services
Record Group 20 Lay Organizations
Record Group 21 Diocesan Synods
Record Group 22 Miscellaneous
Record Group 23 Photographs
RECORD GROUP:
01 Diocesan Bishops
SUBGROUP:
001 General Information
DESCRIPTION:
General information consists of basic Biographical Information
and other documents about the Bishops of Pittsburgh that are open
to the public. Information in this category includes biographic
records, some correspondence, Pastoral Letters, Installation
and Ordination Information, Newspaper Articles, and Photographs.
In addition to these general files, additional records of the
bishops are listed separately below.
SUBGROUP:
002 Bishop Michael O'Connor
DESCRIPTION:
Records (1841-1859) consisting of Decree of Erection of the
Diocese of Pittsburgh and correspondence. Journal &
Account Book (1841-1846) consists of a fragmentary diary,
receipt book and record of accounts.
SUBGROUP:
003 Bishop Michael Domenec
DESCRIPTION:
Division of the Diocese of Pittsburgh (1864-1877) contains
papal bulls establishing the Diocese of Allegheny, Domenec's resignation
as Bishop of Allegheny, correspondence.
SUBGROUP:
004 Bishop John Tuigg
DESCRIPTION:
Papers (1845-1889) contains a papal bull reuniting the
Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Allegheny, a letter book consisting
of copies of letters written by Bishop Tuigg, correspondence,
accounts of the Tuigg vs. Hickey lawsuit. Bishop Michael Domenec
Record of Estate (1878) is a record of the possessions of
Bishop Domenec at the time of his death that were included in
his estate.
SUBGROUP:
005 Bishop Richard Phelan
DESCRIPTION:
Ursuline Sisters Correspondence (1876-1891) relating to
the Ursuline Sisters controversy. Correspondence (1883-1903).
Personal (1849-1904) consists of testimonials, material
from his home diocese in Ireland. Miscellaneous (1887-1902)
contains survey of mixed marriages, Bishop Tuigg's funeral bill.
SUBGROUP:
006 Bishop J.F. Regis Canevin
DESCRIPTION:
Administrative Files (1860-1927) consisting mostly of memoranda
and correspondence relating to the administration of the diocese.
Papers (1805-1926) made up mostly of correspondence and
pastoral letters. Writings (1891-1923) include sermons,
pamphlets and articles. History of the Diocese (1860-1918)
consists mainly of newspaper clippings but does include a written
history of the early years of the diocese prepared by Bishop O'Connor.
SUBGROUP:
007 Bishop Hugh C. Boyle
DESCRIPTION:
Records include a small quantity of Bishop Boyle's Personal
Papers (1900-1989) which include family correspondence and
sermons the bishop delivered; Diaries (1898-1942), which
are fragmentary; Administrative Files (1921-1950) which
consist mainly of memoranda and correspondence relating to the
administration of the diocese; files relating to the National
Legion of Decency (1934-1938) which is mostly correspondence
about the motion picture industry; Notebooks (1892-1943)
containing a record of the bishop's activities during this time
period (also fragmentary); Archbishop J.F. Regis Canevin Matter
(1927-1929) comprising Canevin's will, Canevin estate correspondence,
tomb and monument blueprints; National Catholic Welfare Conference
(1931-1939) mostly concerns the Catholic news service; and James
A. Smith Correspondence (1910-1950) a set of correspondence
between Bishop Boyle and James A. Smith, a noted lecturer on the
Catholic Faith.
SUBGROUP:
008 Bishop John Dearden*
DESCRIPTION:
Records include Administrative Files (1950-1959) consisting
mainly of memoranda and correspondence relating to the administration
of the diocese, including a Report of the Survey of the Catholic
Children's Institutions of the Diocese of Pittsburgh (1953)
a report on the work and function of 7 institutions for children
in the diocese: St. Paul Orphanage, Home of the Good Shepherd,
Roselia Foundling Home and Hospital, St. Joseph Protectory, Holy
Family Institute, Eudes Institute and Toner Institute. Includes
information on the physical plant, operations, staffing, activities
and recommendations. Files related to the National Organization
for Decent Literature (1934-1938).
SUBGROUP:
009 Bishop John Wright*
DESCRIPTION:
The records of Bishop John J. Wright include Administrative
Files (1959-1969) Personal Correspondence (1959-1969),
Administrative Correspondence (1959-1969), Tickler Files
(1969-1979), Appointment Books (1969-1976), Miscellaneous
Papers (1953-1969) consisting mostly of personal papers, Scrapbooks
(1947-1976), Audio Tapes, Motion Picture Film, Books,
Phonographs (1959-1974) of radio and TV shows and talks given
by the Bishop. Photo Album Papers (1948-1976) consist of
papers originally contained with photograph albums.
SUBGROUP:
010 Bishop Vincent M. Leonard*
DESCRIPTION:
The papers of Bishop Vincent M. Leonard include Sermons
consisting of mostly undated handwritten and typed sermons he
has given. Other records include Christmas and Easter Messages,
(1971-1983), Speeches (undated), typewritten and handwritten
invocations and short prayers and paraphrases or paragraphs from
religious tracts and books. Appointment Book (1966), Correspondence,
(1975-1983), Circular Letters, (1971-1991) and Awards
(1952-1985) Bishop Leonard received. Essays (1976-1987)
on legal issues faced by the Catholic Church and Miscellaneous
Personal Items (1927-1992) include a passport, trip diary,
prayer cards, baptism certificate, invitations to his installation
as Bishop of Pittsburgh and his coat-of-arms.
SUBGROUP:
011 Bishop Anthony J. Bevilacqua*
DESCRIPTION:
Administrative Files, (1983-1988) consisting primarily
of memoranda and correspondence relating to the administration
of the diocese.
SUBGROUP:
012 Bishop Donald W. Wuerl*
DESCRIPTION:
Records include Pastoral Letters (1988-1992).
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RECORD GROUP:
02 Auxiliary Bishops
SUBGROUP:
001 General Information
DESCRIPTION:
The Records of the Auxiliary Bishops 1935-1997) contain
general Biographical Information about the Auxiliary Bishops
past and present of the diocese. Included in the files are
newspaper clippings and material from their ordinations.
The Archives also has Photographs of the bishops.
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RECORD GROUP:
03 General Secretary*
DESCRIPTION:
The records of the General Secretary include Administrative
Files (1905-1997) which include correspondence, memoranda,
reports and meeting minutes. Quinquennial Reports (1983-1992)
submitted to the Vatican every five years which contain an overview
of diocesan activities, description of the diocese, population
statistics, organizations and institutions operating in the diocese.
Minutes (1988-1996) consisting of the minutes of the Administrative
Board, Diocesan Consultors and the Secretariat Board. Hospital
Files (1847-1995) consists of correspondence and minutes.
Schools Files (1910-1996) consists of correspondence, minutes
and building correspondence. Social Institutions Files
(1898-1997) consists of correspondence and minutes. Ordained
Priests (1951-1996) lists men ordained to the priesthood and
diaconate including ages, dates and schools attended.
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RECORD GROUP:
04 Office for the Associate General Secretary
SUBGROUP:
001 Office for the Chancellor*
DESCRIPTION:
The files include Administrative Files (1860-1999) consisting
of correspondence, ecclesiastical student lists and scholarships,
faculties granted, minutes, censuses of areas, parish committee
election results and correspondence from Monsignor Montini the
future Pope Paul VI. Quinquennial Reports (1905-1982) a
report to the Vatican on diocesan activities. Health Care Files
(1904-1991) consists of correspondence, minutes, brochures from
various diocesan hospitals and health care institutions. Financial
Files (1844-1989) including Account Books, Cash Books, Cemetery
Annual Financial Reports, Diocesan Annual Financial Reports, Journals,
Ledgers, Parish Financial Reports, School Financial Reports, Seminary
Accounts. Statistics (1877-1995) gives information on parish
attendance and activities. Testimonial Letters (1913-1956)
contains letters testifying to the character of young men seeking
to enter seminaries. Parish Inventories (1892, 1903) of
both the parish’s and clergy's personal items for individual parishes
in the diocese. Appraisals (1964-1970) on a piece of property
willed to the diocese and high schools. Pennsylvania Catholic
Welfare Committee (1960-1967) consists of correspondence,
memoranda, brochures, minutes, and reports. Clergy Personnel
Files (1843-1900) involves lists of priests, permissions for
priests, letters of introduction. Papal Honors (1949-1991)
is made up of appointments to various honors. Wills Reports
and Bequests (1919-1943). Diocesan Council Minutes
(1881-1939). Diocesan Library Catalog (1884-1894) lists
the holdings of the library which was housed in the Chancery.
Legal (1877-1882) consists of lawsuits involving the diocese.
Education Campaign Fund (1924-1973). St. Anthony Chapel
Authentics for Relics is made up of documents authenticating
the relics of saints in St. Anthony Chapel in Troy Hill. Journal
of the Diocese of Pittsburgh (1891-1913) documents activities,
priests' deaths, and ecclesiastical students in the diocese. Canon
Law Seminar (1980-1985) includes manuscripts, minutes, a schedule
of events, tape recordings, and nine Beta videotapes of the sessions.
Marriage Dispensation Register (1882-1921). Records
of Deeds (n.d.) list deeds of church properties spanning 1834-1903.
Tridentine Mass Files (1973, 1986-1992) consist of correspondence
between officials in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, officials in the
Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, and supporters of the traditional
Latin Mass.
SUBGROUP:
01A Archives and Records Center
DESCRIPTION:
Records consist of Administrative Files (1993-1999) which
consist of memoranda and correspondence. Records Advisory Committee
(RAC) Minutes (1995-1996, 1998-1999) which documents the committee's
advice to the Archives & Records Center on various policies
and procedures. Records Disposition Forms (1994-1999) document
when and what records from the Archives & Records Center,
parishes, and offices within the Diocese are or have been destroyed.
Donor Forms (1993-2001) in which individuals who donate
material to the Archives grant us all rights to the donation.
Accession Logs (1973-2001) record receipt of materials
into the Archives. Scrapbooks (1900-1996) consist of newspaper
clippings recording the diocese's history. Newspapers (1844-1996)
consist of the first Pittsburgh Catholic and articles from that
paper and others about the history of the diocese. Annual Reports
(1994-1998).
SUBGROUP:
02B Office for Financial Services*
DESCRIPTION:
The documents consist of Administrative Files (1933-1978)
which consist of minutes, correspondence, financial statements;
Plant Fund Files (1931-1978) in which properties maintained,
bought and sold by the diocese are documented, also includes blueprints
and topographical maps; Parish Annual Financial Reports
(1989-1990) and School Annual Financial Reports (1989-1990),
which include bank account balance, inventory of securities, debt,
and deposits with Catholic Institute of Pittsburgh for each school
and parish in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
SUBGROUP:
02C Office for Information Technology
DESCRIPTION:
Computer Systems Development Files (1985-1990) relate to
the conception of the Office for Data Automation, the study of
the Diocese's computer needs, and the implementation of a new
diocesan-wide computer system. The researcher will find newsletters,
studies done by Arthur Young and J.D. Edwards computer consulting
companies, memoranda, minutes of the computer steering committee,
price lists, computer system promotional and informational materials,
correspondence, reports.
SUBGROUP:
02D Office for Insurance Benefits*
DESCRIPTION:
Insurance Appraisals (1939-1976) on all diocesan property
both on paper and microfilm, list each parish or diocesan institution,
gives a description of the property including land and buildings
and their appraised value. Pension Records (1965-1991)
are records of all diocesan employees currently receiving a pension.
Includes information on the employee and the amount of pension
received.
SUBGROUP:
02G Office for Property Planning and Development
DESCRIPTION:
Diocesan Building Commission Minutes (1905-1955).
SUBGROUP:
03 Department for Communications
DESCRIPTION:
Consists of monthly Bulletins (1969-1971) which provide
information on the various offices and departments in the Diocese
of Pittsburgh, Memoranda (1969-1970) contains information
on the establishment of and requisites for the Bulletins; and
a collection of Scrapbooks (1976-1980) from various newspapers
from around the diocese; News Releases (1988-2000) with
notices and discussions of upcoming conferences, special Masses,
and meetings to biographies of newly-hired directors of offices,
spotlights on notable priests and individuals, and general news
of interest from around the diocese. Radio Programs (1957-1961)
focus on the St. Patrick Church Radio Program on WJAS. Television
Programs (1958-1959, 1976-1980) includes scripts, a manual
and newspaper clippings. Bishop's Files (1959-1979) include
press releases, speeches and articles about Bishops Wright and
Leonard. Press Clippings (1983, 1986-1998) from various
local newspapers and St. Michael Church, Elizabeth, files
(1985-1989) which relate to the controversy of the building of
a new church in the parish.
SUBGROUP:
04B Office for Civil Legal Services
DESCRIPTION:
Files of the Legal Office consist of Correspondence
(1916-1979) and memoranda, information on the sale and purchase
of Property (1855-1966), by-laws, meeting minutes and charter
of the Catholic Institute (1922-1979), agreements, Deeds
(1910-1950), records of Lawsuit Files (1901-1998) involving
the diocese, memoranda and correspondence related to the Ozanam
Cultural Center (1961-1983), and correspondence and architectural
files related to Epiphany Parish (1848-1921).
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RECORD GROUP:
05 SECRETARIAT FOR EDUCATION
SUBGROUP:
000 Secretary for Education*
DESCRIPTION:
Files include Administrative Files (1988-1998), consisting
of correspondence, minutes, and reports. School Closings (1985-1990)
pertain to the closures and mergers of certain schools. Information
in this series consists of memos, correspondence, statistics,
and studies. Deanery School Reorganization (1987-1991)
includes correspondence, reports, planning committee meetings
which pertain to the schools within certain deaneries. School
Reorganization (1990-1992), St. Anthony School (1986-1994)
consists of board meetings and minutes, resumes, correspondence,
and budgets. DePaul Institute (1987-1997) made up of correspondence,
notes, meeting minutes. Parish Visitations (1989-1991)
concerns religious education programs in the diocese. Minutes
(1990-1998) of Secretariat Staff Meetings. Budget Files
(1991-1999). Special Studies/Task Forces Files (1988-1995)
includes meeting minutes, correspondence and reports on the schools
reorganization and the development of a human sexuality education
course. On-Going Programs Files (1989-1998) contains meeting
minutes, correspondence, surveys, brochures and reports on the
Schools Marketing Committee, Catholic Schools Week, For Kids'
Sake program, Carlow College, Bishop Education Fund, North Side
Friends & Neighbors Gala Event. Pennsylvania Catholic Conference
Files (1990-1998) includes minutes, correspondence and information
on legislation affecting schools. St. Mary Assumption School
Letters (1998) written by students about memories of the school.
Schools Files (1983-1997) include correspondence between
Secretary and the diocese's schools, informational copies of plans
and reports and disputes appealed to the Secretary for mediation.
Total Catholic Education Conference Files (1994-1995) include
planning documents, meeting minutes, correspondence and programs.
Departmental Files (1990-1997) are files relating to the
interaction between the Secretary and the departments and offices
within the Secretariat consisting of memoranda and correspondence,
copies of staff meeting minutes, reports, policy documents and
any other items the departments wished to bring to the attention
of the Secretary. Teaching of Christ Television Show (1994-1999)
consists of program ideas, schedules, transcripts of the show.
Exploring the Teaching of Christ (1993, 1996) includes
guidebooks and videocassettes to help understand better the teachings
of the Catholic Church.
SUBGROUP:
001 Department for Catholic Schools
DESCRIPTION:
Files consist of Annual Reports (1905-1966) which list
members of the school board, districts, teaching communities,
total enrollment, statistics, and textbooks. The School Directory
(1942-1995) lists school board, teaching communities, elementary
and secondary schools' addresses and enrollment by district. The
Handbooks (1948-1990) contain school policies and practices,
guidelines for Parent-Teacher Guilds, and for elementary school
principals. The Elementary and Secondary Course of Study (1949)
is made up of handbooks, which comprise the classes for a year
of school; there are separate handbooks for elementary school
and high school. High School Appraisals (1964-1981) lists
all the property in each high school and its appraised value for
insurance purposes. Closed School Files (1949-1996) contains
correspondence, school reports, brochures or other information
about the school, school board minutes, requests to close or reorganize
the school and a plan of action for closing the school. Elementary
School Files (1987-1996) contain correspondence, school board
minutes and information regarding the creation of merged schools.
Secondary School Files (1988-1991) contain correspondence,
school board minutes and information regarding the creation of
merged schools. Releases to Pastors and Principals (1958-1996)
consist of informational mailing from the Schools Office to pastors
and principals. Material in the releases can include information
on routine administrative matters or information on policy and
procedures. School Bulletins (1939-1996) are departmental
newsletters sent to the schools with information concerning departmental
and educational issues and activities. School Directory
(1942-1995) lists school board, teaching communities, elementary
and secondary schools' addresses and enrollment by district. Catholic
Schools Community Newsletter (1989-1994) series discusses
changes and events around the diocese, national versus the Pittsburgh
Diocese student testing scores, congratulations to various individuals,
etc. Pennsylvania Citizen Bee Competition (1993-1994) series
is made up of two programs which include the names of those competing,
their school, judges, etc., and short publicity notices. Initial
and Final Reports (1962-1996) consists of statistical reports
from each school on student enrollment. A report is completed
at the beginning and end of each year. Statistical Reports
(1908, 1949-1996) contain annual enrollment statistics broken
down by date, school, grade, sex and race. The Government/Organization/University
Files (1965-1996) consist of issues such as lead in drinking
water, radon testing, television in the classrooms, employment
for youth. Verifying the Vision (1988) consist of reports
on elementary schools’ programs. The Department for Special
Education (1960-1983) consists of correspondence to and from
the Superintendent for Catholic Schools, financial and annual
reports of the department, guidelines, teachers’ minutes and files
on children and teachers. The Institute for Adult Education
(1951-1974) consists of brochures and two bulletins.
SUBGROUP:
01E Office for Secondary Educational Consultants
DESCRIPTION:
Administrative Files (1973-1995) include minutes, reports,
classroom observations, accountability reports, policies, newsletters
from the Federation of Pittsburgh Diocesan Teachers union, correspondence,
outlines of the consultant's duties, information on the High School
Leadership Forum. Religious Curriculum Guidelines (1975-1993)
consists of course requirements, objectives and outlines of courses
to be covered, qualifications for catechists as part of the religious
education component of secondary schools, minutes of the Curriculum
Committee. High School Religion Survey Results (1986-1991)
consist of test reports, averages, comparisons between the different
high schools, results of the tests from examinations between freshman
and seniors. Secondary School Files (1971-1995) materials
contained in this series consist of minutes, reports of visits,
recommendations for and summaries of the religious education component
of the school's curriculum, newspaper articles, curricula, mission
statements. Some of these schools have been closed. Butler/Lawrence
Deanery Reports (1986-1996) consists of self-studies and reports
to the Middle States Association. South Hills Deanery Reports
(1987-1996) consists of self-studies and reports to the Middle
States Association.
SUBGROUP:
002 Department for Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:
The files include Administrative Files (1907-1997) which
contains office correspondence and memoranda; textbook evaluation
worksheets and policy statements, and manuals; youth outreach
and ministry material; special projects correspondence and overviews;
released time correspondence and guidelines; reorganization proposals;
Parish Ministry Conferences brochures, news clippings, correspondence,
planning minutes, financial and budget materials, and evaluations.
Parish Statistical Reports (1970-1987) contains statistical
reports by parish and deanery. CCD Institute Files and Syllabi
(1970-1995) contains correspondence, budgets, program descriptions
and reports, degree lists, application forms, evaluations, a history
of the Religious Education/CCD Institute, brochures, and syllabi.
Continuing Christian Development Programs (1963-1994) contains
program descriptions and schedules. Farina Fund Scholarship
Files (1984-1994) contains committee minutes, lists of recipients,
and a description of the scholarship. CCD History Audio-Visual
Presentation (1985) is a slide presentation, accompanied by
an audio soundtrack in two formats, of the history of the CCD
in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Publications (1960-1996)
contains News & Notes, the CCD monthly newsletter; CCD Quarterly,
the CCD quarterly newsletter; CCD Notes, a supplement to the CCD
Quarterly; and WPSD Catholic Religious Education Newsletter. Scrapbooks
(1959-1996) contains CCD scrapbooks, made up of newspaper clippings
pertaining to CCD operations; and Teaching as Jesus Did scrapbooks,
made up of "Teaching as Jesus Did" column newspaper
clippings. MCCD Mission Reports (1920-1963) consists of
monthly statistical breakdowns of MCCD activities by center. MCCD
Ledgers (1949-1971). MCCD Minutes (1909-1958).
SUBGROUP:
02B Office for Catechesis
DESCRIPTION:
The records consist of Statistical Report of Parish Catechetical
Programs (1986-1998). These parish reports include the number
of children in the CCD program by age; the names, training and
experience of the CCD teachers; the names of the administrative
staff; and questions about the parish program concerning RCIA,
sacramental preparation classes and the number of children in
special education programs. Along with the individual reports,
the office prepared statistical recaps of the reports which tallies
the report numbers by deanery. Administrative Files (1972-2000)
contain memoranda, correspondence, reports, and other forms and
documents created or received as part of the administration of
the Office of Catechesis. This includes records regarding Bishop’s
Educational Fund Grants. Secondary School Files (1989-1999)
contain information that gives a picture of how the school religion
departments functioned.
SUBGROUP:
02C Office for Catechetical Ministries
DESCRIPTION:
History of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (1935-1985)
consists of a twenty-fifth anniversary book, a published book
CCD: An Expression of Ministry, and notes and a rough draft
of a paper or book on the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine.
SUBGROUP:
02D Office for Family Life & Catechesis
DESCRIPTION:
Consists of Administrative Files (1977-1998) containing
correspondences, memoranda, reports, pamphlets. Annual Event
Files (1982-1998) relate to annual events in which the office
organizes such as the Golden Wedding Mass and Easter Blessing
of Families. Information in the files includes planning documents,
schedule of events, program booklets and copies of news articles
about the event. Conference Files (1982-1997) relate to
conferences organized and run by the Office. The files consist
of meeting minutes, planning documents, conference schedules,
program booklets and copies of newspaper articles. Family Life
Renewal Teams Programs Files (1985-1998) containing meeting
minutes, training material, a record of training sessions held,
planning documents and a study of family needs. Engaged Encounter
Program Files (1982-1994) consist primarily of correspondence
and a newsletter put out by the local volunteers describing local
activities. Natural Family Planning Advisory Committee Files
(1988-1999) contain Natural Family Planning course outline, correspondence,
meeting minutes, status reports and membership information. Correspondence
(1959-1979) consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Publications (1972-1978) contains promotional materials
and a report. Scrapbook (1967-1974) contains newspaper
clippings.
SUBGROUP:
02E Gilmary Diocesan Center
DESCRIPTION:
The records consist of Reports (1980-1992, 1995) which
are comprised of statistics and lists of groups using the center
and Meeting Minutes (1986-1998) which are from the Catholic
Youth Ministry, Office for Youth Ministry, and Gilmary Diocesan
Center documenting planning of activities for youth and the new
center. Evaluation Results (1990-1992) documents the feedback
from the various groups using the center. Correspondence
(1990-1996, 2000. Retreat Information (1990-1991) consists
of documents relating to various events held on the center grounds.
SUBGROUP:
003 Department for Youth and Young Adult Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
The records include Administrative Files (1995) consist
of a Youth Worker Training Program. Athletic Program Files
(1971-1996) containing lists of parishes and schools participating
and program rules and guidelines. Newsletters (1985-1989).
Scouting Program Files (1963-1997) contain information
on the annual Scout Camporee, Bishop's Recognition Dinner and
Scout Convocation. Special Event and Program Files (1988-1998)
relate to youth ministry events and programs such as the Summer
Youth Rally, Youth Speak Out and World Youth Day. Information
in the files includes a schedule of events, list of parishes/organizations
attending and participant guidelines. Camp Fatima (1954-1963)
contains miscellaneous materials including a pennant, newspapers,
and informational brochures. Retreat Files (1996-1997)
list events and those attending.
SUBGROUP:
005 Department for Persons with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:
Administrative Files (1961-1999) including correspondence,
memoranda, staff meeting minutes, conference and seminar planning
sessions. Newsletters 1974-1994 consist of upcoming events,
news, congratulatory messages, and president reports, among other
things. Programs & Events (1984-1993) consist of seminars
and workshops held, retreats and socials for parents and/or the
students, brochures and flyers, and religious programs. Psychological
Tests (1953-1983). Programs & Events (1962-1993)
consists of seminars and workshops held, retreats and socials
for parents and/or the students, brochures and flyers, summer
school and religious programs. Scrapbook (1976-1981).
SUBGROUP:
006 Office for Budget & Planning
DESCRIPTION:
Consists of Bishop Education Fund (1996-1998 consisting
of summaries of amounts given, policies and procedures. Elementary
School Grant Program (1988-1999) includes grant totals, publicity,
proposed and actual distribution of grants. Secondary School
Files (1995-1996, 1998-1999) includes budgets and enrollment
projections.
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RECORD GROUP:
06 Secretariat for Ministerial Leadership
SUBGROUP:
001 Department for Clergy Personnel*
DESCRIPTION:
Consists of the files of individual deceased clergy of the Diocese
which includes basic biographical information, correspondence,
letters of recommendation, seminary grades, parish assignments,
prayer cards, and newspaper clippings. Clergy Benefit Plan
Ledger (1955-1974) is a record of payments into and out of
the clergy benefit plan.
SUBGROUP:
01B Office for the Diaconate
DESCRIPTION:
Administrative Files (1968-1993) consist of minutes, reports,
correspondence, pamphlets, newspaper articles, memoranda, newsletters.
Bishops' Committee on the Permanent Diaconate (1968-1976)
deals with correspondence, minutes, reports, studies, memoranda
documenting the establishment of the Permanent Diaconate throughout
the United States and Canada. This was the organization put together
by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops to study the feasibility
and implement the diaconate on a national level.
SUBGROUP:
003 Institute for Ministries
DESCRIPTION:
The file consists of the Lay Ministries Handbook (1994)
for Parishes and Institutions which gives guidelines for the recruitment,
screening, hiring/accepting and management of the laity in lay
ministries. Certification pamphlets (2001) document certification
process for parish business managers and pastoral associates.
SUBGROUP:
004 Department for Consecrated Life*
DESCRIPTION:
The files consist of Administrative Files (1893-1996) which
contain information dealing with diocese activities and communication
that effect other religious congregations. Individual Sister
Files (1944-1992) containing records of correspondence and
memoranda related to diocesan dealings with specific individuals.
Religious Communities (1816-1995) collection consists primary
of memoranda and correspondence, election reports, admissions
of Sisters to the community, reports on canonical visitations
and copies of the communities' constitutions and rules. Secularization
(1891-1992) records contain information on Sisters who have left
the community. Transfers (1930-1977) series contains information
related to individual Sisters who have been transferred from a
religious community to another. Major Superiors Men & Women
(1980-1994) consist of correspondence, minutes, memoranda, papers
on the delegate’s interaction with major superiors. Special
Studies/Task Forces/Special Projects (1955 - 1991) deals with
projects in which the Delegate for Religious is directly involved.
Projects include health care for religious; the Quinn Commission,
in which the bishop is encouraged to dialogue with religious communities;
and Network, which was a collaboration between the Office for
Research and Planning and the Office of the Vicar for Religious
begun in 1973, to seek and provide information for people in decision-making
positions.
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RECORD GROUP: 07 Secretariat for Pastoral
and Social Concerns
SUBGROUP:
03A Office for the Community Service Liaison
DESCRIPTION:
The records consist of Administrative Files (1967-1994)
which include memoranda, correspondence, reports and other forms
and documents created or received as part of the administration
of the office. Black Catholic Ministries Files (1969-1985)
primarily contain information on the origins of the office. Bureau
of Services for the Aging Files (1973-1990) consists primarily
of correspondence but also includes job descriptions, proposals
and planning documents. Information in this file is very incomplete.
Campaign for Human Development Grant Applications (1972-1997)
consists of grants awarded nationally to local organizations.
Included in the files are general information about each year's
grant program, and, for each grant awarded, the grant proposal
showing how the money will be spent and the benefits accrued to
the community, the evaluation forms and the grantee's report forms.
Campaign for Human Development Local Share Grants (1978-1988)
are grants funded by the Diocese for community development. Information
in the files is similar to the Campaign for Human Development
Grants. Correspondence (1971-1987) consists primarily of
correspondence between the department director and his staff and
the Secretariat. E. T. Williams Center Files (1969-1988)
includes information on the planning that led to the establishment
of the E. T. Williams Center, articles of incorporation, by-laws,
minutes of the Board of Managers meeting, budget files, correspondence,
policies, reports and program information. Focus on Renewal
Center Files (1968-1983) includes meeting minutes, newspaper
articles, correspondence, planning documents, by-laws and program
proposals. The files are spotty and incomplete. Fund for Aid
of Neighbors in Need (1968-1990) was a local grant program
designed to assist anti-poverty community groups. Information
in the files is similar to the other grant program files. Human
Relations Commission Files (1967-1973) was created to promote
and maintain civil liberties, social justice and the general welfare
of all people. Included in the files are correspondence, minutes,
newspaper articles, reports and constitution. Ozanam Center
Files (1970-1989) is a community center sponsored by the diocese
to develop educational, cultural and recreational programs for
the Hill District community. The files consist of the Board of
Directors membership and meeting minutes, budget files, by-laws,
correspondence, job description, copies of newsletters, proposals
and reports. Project Equality Files (1967-1983) was an
ecumenical project created in 1967 to eliminate job discrimination
in organized religion and among religion's business suppliers.
Included in the files are correspondence, meeting minutes, newsletters,
newspaper articles, reports and copies of the buying guides. Task
Force/Special Projects Files (1970-1995) are files related
to special projects, studies and task forces created for a one-time
purpose to meet a specific need. Included in the files are correspondence,
memoranda, meeting minutes, reports and proposals. Bureau for
Social Programs Files (1977-1992) was the precursor to the
current department. Included in the files are correspondence,
studies, reports, conference materials, newspaper clippings.
SUBGROUP:
03C Office for Respect Life
DESCRIPTION:
The records consist of Respect Life Handbooks and Packets
(1973-1996) which contain Respect Life program material prepared
by the National Council of Catholic Bishops. Other records include
abortion related Pamphlets (1982-1997), a Respect Life
Slide Presentation (1980) and miscellaneous Administrative
Records (1991-1996) including job descriptions, departmental
newsletter and a departmental overview.
SUBGROUP:
04A Office for Black Catholic Ministries
DESCRIPTION:
The file consists of General Information (1939-1993, 1996)
about and by the Office of Black Catholic Ministries such as newspaper
clippings, one issue of Black Catholic Life, a program from the
National Black Catholic Congress and various brochures. This subgroup
also includes photographs.
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RECORD GROUP: 09 Priest Council
SUBGROUP:
000 General Information
DESCRIPTION:
Minutes of the Clergy Council (1966-1970) and Statutes
of the Presbyteral Council (1984).
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RECORD GROUP:
10 College of Consultors
SUBGROUP:
000 General Information
DESCRIPTION:
Meeting Minutes (1939-1957).
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RECORD GROUP:
12 Pastoral Council
SUBGROUP:
000 General Information
DESCRIPTION:
The records include Administrative Files (1965-1979)
contains correspondence, constitution, office memos, reports,
etc. Correspondence (1967-1970) contains incoming
and outgoing memos and letters from Bishops Wright and Vincent
M. Leonard, council members, and others. Meeting Transcripts
(1967-1970) consists of transcripts of council meetings.
Questionnaires (1968) consists of surveys completed by
council members on questions pertaining to the size of the council,
ability of the members, etc.
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RECORD GROUP:
13 Parishes
SUBGROUP:
000 General Information*
DESCRIPTION:
The Parish General Information Files contain newspaper
clippings, diocesan historical survey forms, anniversary books
and other publications, and occasionally documentation on the
establishment of the parish or the purchase of parish property.
The Archives also has Sacramental Records older than 70
years from the parishes. The Archives have a file of
Photographs from the parishes. In addition to this general
information, the Archives has the following additional records
from the following parishes.
SUBGROUP:
002 St. Agnes-Oakland
DESCRIPTION:
Annual reports (1913-1965) consist of the number of families
in the parish, number of marriages both Catholic and mixed, numbers
of baptisms, deaths, souls in the parish, children in Catholic
and public schools, debt, expenses, income, and balances.
SUBGROUP:
005 St. Ann-Hazelwood
DESCRIPTION:
Church Bulletins (1951-1976) which document Mass and confession
times, special collections, the present pastor, fund raisers,
notices of baptisms, and other parish goings-on, Pulpit Announcements
(1943-1982), Administrative Files (1932-1985 fragmentary)
documenting the administration of the parish, Mass Intentions
(1940-1992), Minutes (1911-1933), Account Books
(1932-1975), and Liturgical Books which are in English,
Hungarian, and Latin, and St. Ann's Closing (1998)
contained in four videotapes documenting the closing Mass.
SUBGROUP:
022 Epiphany
DESCRIPTION:
Church Bulletins (1959-1991) which document Mass and confession
times, special collections, the present pastor, fund raisers,
notices of baptisms, and other parish goings-on. Administrative
Files (1903-1996 fragmentary) encompass annual reports, parish
committee meeting agendas, parish and pastor celebrations, announcements,
church construction contracts, blueprints and deeds for Epiphany
and St. Regis Home for Girls, historical sketches of the parish,
St. Regis Home for Girls constitution and by-laws, Reverend Lawrence
O'Connell's Golden Jubilee, Epiphany Parish's celebrations. Parish
Committee Minutes (1909-1969), Announcement Books (1932-1959),
Building Committee Minutes (1901-1903), Precious Blood
Society Register (1938-1943), Scrapbook (1910).
SUBGROUP:
035 Immaculate Conception-Bloomfield
DESCRIPTION:
Annual Reports (1935-1976) and Bulletins (1984-1993).
SUBGROUP:
040 St. John the Baptist-Lawrenceville
DESCRIPTION:
Property Deeds & Title Abstracts (1887-1924), a record
of the diocesan ownership of the Church property.
SUBGROUP:
041 St. John the Evangelist-South Side
DESCRIPTION:
Church Bulletins (1974-1983) which document Mass and confession
times, special collections, the present pastor, fund raisers,
notices of baptisms, and other parish goings-on. Holy
Name Society Register (1950-1952).
SUBGROUP:
042 St. Josaphat-South Side
DESCRIPTION:
Papal Blessing (1976) for Rev. Joseph E. Swierczynski.
SUBGROUP:
043 St. Joseph-Bloomfield
DESCRIPTION:
St. Joseph's Casino Minutes (1955-1958) consists of reports
from the treasurer, new applicants accepted, bids for equipment,
complaints filed for using foul language, motions made and accepted
for repair of damaged property, mention of basketball and softball
games and tournaments, discussion and acceptance of closing the
Casino owing to lack of participation.
SUBGROUP:
044 St. Joseph-Manchester
DESCRIPTION:
Church Bulletins (1983-1987) which document Mass and confession
times, special collections, the present pastor, fund raisers,
notices of baptisms, and other parish goings-on, Correspondence
(1883-1940 fragmentary).
SUBGROUP:
056 St. Mary Assumption-Lawrenceville
DESCRIPTION:
Financial Reports (1950-1981) gives contributions made by
individuals and organizations, and lists of totals. Statistical
Report (1966) lists numbers of families and souls and students
in Catholic, private and public schools are listed, as are the
numbers of baptisms, marriages, deaths that took place in the
parish for the year; an inventory of the pastor’s personal effects
is given, too. Lists of Grade School Graduates (1917–1967)
contains the names of those who graduated from St. Mary Assumption
School and in what year; included also are the Sisters who taught
there and lists of students who finished different grades as of
1971. Ledger (1935–1951) contains receipts and expenditures
and an inventory of the parish. Parish Inventory (1934)
lists every item in each room, which include an electric refrigerator
and washer. Holy Name Society Minutes (1939–1966).
SUBGROUP:
058 St. Mary of the Mount*
DESCRIPTION:
Parish Family Register (1881-1922) gives the names and
ages of the members of the parish. Owing to the confidential nature
of the contents and fragility of the volume, this volume is unavailable
for viewing.
SUBGROUP:
059 St. Matthew-South Side
DESCRIPTION:
Church Bulletins (1988-1990) which document Mass and confession
times, special collections, the present pastor, fund raisers,
notices of baptisms, and other parish goings-on.
SUBGROUP:
060 Most Holy Name of Jesus-Troy Hill
DESCRIPTION:
Announcement Books (1888-1914, 1939-1946) which document
Mass and confession times, special collections, the present pastor,
fund raisers, notices of baptisms, and other parish events,
Pew Rent Books (1902-1919), Sunday Collection Records
(1905-1923).
SUBGROUP:
061 St. Michael-South Side
DESCRIPTION:
Annual Reports (1892-1953), Sketches & Charters
(1848-1996), Historical Records Files (1853-1983 fragmentary)
consist of an appraisal of the property, histories, correspondence,
deeds, information about St. Michael's Orphan Asylum and St. Michael's
Cemetery, information about the Passionists. Bulletins
(1960-1964). Lithograph Reproduction of the Church, Holy
Name Society Charter (1949), Trustee Minutes (1860-1871,
1923-1950), Announcement Book (1936-1939), Ledgers
(1900-1968), Monthly Record (1923-1934). St.
Michael's Lyceum Minutes (1937-1950) document nominations
and elections of officers; reprimands of members; purchase and
sale of farm; purchase of equipment and upgrading and repair of
facilities.
SUBGROUP:
072 St. Patrick-Strip District
DESCRIPTION:
Board of Trustees Minutes (1815-1833).
SUBGROUP:
073 St. Paul Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:
The records of St. Paul's Cathedral include records of the old
cathedrals (1830-1903) and the new cathedral (1906-). The old
St. Paul's Cathedral records include Trustees Agreement
(c1830), Yearly Reports (1832, 1838), Construction
(1841-1873), Annual Reports (1891-1901), Liability Reports
(1881-1893), Expenditure Reports (1876-1900), Church
Committee Minutes (1891-1903), Sales Document (c1901),
Parish Collections (1830-1832), Pew Rent (1839-1891),
Authentics for Relics (1877), Forms for Riots (c1855),
Article (1903), Miscellaneous Legal Documents (1887-1892),
Bills (1886-1903), Newspaper Clippings (1855), St.
Paul's Cathedral Account Books (c1870-1898), St. Paul's
Orphanage Account Books (1869-1884), Miscellaneous Account
Books (1850-1898), Title Deeds (1833) to the property,
Catholic Institute (1843-1850) combined by-laws and minutes
of a literary society, South Side Property (1873-1923)
assessments and mortgages, Maps of Property (1839-1885)
showing property owned by Diocese, Allegheny Diocese Property
Transfer (1877) properties transferred to Bishop of Pittsburgh.
The new St. Paul's Cathedral series include Construction
(1899-1926), History (1846-1992), Bulletins (1931-1992),
Anniversaries (1957-1981), Programs (1916-2001),
Miscellaneous Correspondence (1923-1938), Cathedral
Record (1895-1921), Building Fund Contribution Book
(n.d.), Authentics for Relics, South Side Property
(1912-1932) is a list of properties and tax statements, Miscellaneous
consist of coat-of-arms, Cathedral seating plan, Catholic Historical
Society life membership.
SUBGROUP:
076 St Peter-South Side
DESCRIPTION:
Plans and Specifications (1952), Bulletins (1991)
and Financial Journal (1871-1897)
SUBGROUP:
085 St. Richard-Hill District
DESCRIPTION:
Ledger (1894-1912).
SUBGROUP:
090 St. Stephen-Hazelwood
DESCRIPTION:
General Ledger (1904-1919) consists of monthly and special
collections, records of donations, church expenses, pastors' and
employees' salaries, insurance and taxes paid, church property
income and utilities paid.
SUBGROUP:
093 St. Walburga-East Liberty*
DESCRIPTION:
Administrative Files (1903-1966) consist of annual and
financial reports, correspondence, agreements, and construction
specifications. Pre-nuptial Agreements (1904-1950) consist
of pre-nuptial agreements and marriage returns, unarranged.
SUBGROUP:
094 St. Wenceslaus-North Side*
DESCRIPTION:
Administrative Records (1964-1990), Payroll Register
(1983-1989), Annual Financial Reports (1948-1989), and
Budgets (1981-1990). The payroll register is closed.
SUBGROUP:
095 St. Wendelin-Carrick
DESCRIPTION:
Cemetery Lot Purchase Records (n.d.) list date of purchase
and by whom, lot number, amount paid and amount owing. Included
also is whether a full lot is purchased and whether a deed is
issued.
SUBGROUP:
112 SS. Peter & Paul-Beaver
DESCRIPTION:
Construction specifications (1971) for the Church heating
and cooling system, plumbing, general construction and electrical
systems.
SUBGROUP:
126 St. Brendan-Braddock
DESCRIPTION:
Annual Reports (1940-1967). Braddock Catholic
Schools Merger (1973-1975) which consists of a proposed agreement
to consolidate the Catholic schools in the Braddock area.
SUBGROUP:
128 St. Isidore-Braddock
DESCRIPTION:
Annual Reports (1949-1957)
SUBGROUP:
129 St. Joseph-Braddock
DESCRIPTION:
Ledgers (1877-1937). St. Joseph's Young Men Society
(1888-1890) the first part of this volume is in German, the rest
in English. Included are the rules, names of individuals
who joined, the constitution and by-laws which are in English.
Holy Name Society Minutes (1922-1923) consist of elections
of officers and ways to become affiliated with the Diocesan Union
of the Holy Name. St. Joseph School Specifications
(c.1909) include types of materials to be used and methods of
construction.
SUBGROUP:
130 St. Michael the Archangel-Braddock
DESCRIPTION:
Architectural Records (1904-1959) consist of contracts
between the church and the architect and contractors, blueprints
of the school, agreements of sale for property owned by the parish,
and a mortgage for the church built in 1904. Ledger
(1959-1973). Monthly Record (1924-1926) was
a newspaper which was distributed free to parishes. The
issues contain articles about religion and the Diocese of Pittsburgh,
saints, reports of collections for St. Michael the Archangel Parish
and advertisements.
SUBGROUP:
131 St. Mary of Mt. Carmel-Braddock
DESCRIPTION:
Annual Reports (1903-1959)
SUBGROUP:
132 St. Thomas-Braddock
DESCRIPTION:
Property Files (1894-1964) documenting construction and
repairs; St. Vincent de Paul Society Minute Book (1951-1971)
SUBGROUP:
175 St. Joseph-Coraopolis
DESCRIPTION:
Cemetery Records (1905-1953) consist of date of interment,
name of deceased, and lot number and cemetery. Not all named are
buried in St. Joseph Cemetery located in Moon Township, (Allegheny).
The death records are typewritten copies from the death register,
which we do not have. This material is most useful for genealogical
purposes; however, parents' and spouses' names and cause and date
of death are not given.
SUBGROUP:
182 Assumption-Daisytown
DESCRIPTION:
Announcement Book (1951-1974)
SUBGROUP:
226 St. Mary Magdalene-Homestead
DESCRIPTION:
Cash Day Book (1881-1897) and Announcement
Book (1915-1916)
SUBGROUP:
231 St. Timothy-Indianola
Description:
Church bulletins (1934-1935), Histories (1935-1988)
consist of histories of the church and church chapel, St.
Timothy's Club Newsletters (1932-1988), St. Francis
of Assisi-Harmarville Bulletins (1935-1936).
SUBGROUP:
250 St. Mary Czestochowa-McKeesport
DESCRIPTION:
Church Bulletins (1959-1969) are written in Polish and
English; they document Mass and confession times, special collections,
the present pastor, fund raisers, notices of baptisms, and other
parish events.
SUBGROUP:
268 St John the Baptist-Monaca
DESCRIPTION:
Announcement Book (1919-1924)
SUBGROUP:
270 Transfiguration-Monongahela
DESCRIPTION:
Building Committee Minutes (1905-1911), Holy
Name Society Register (1956-1965), Holy Name Society Minute
Book (1957-1965), Journal (1896-1922, 1951-1954),
St. Vincent de Paul Society Minute Book (1956-1958,
1961-1969), Bulletins (1952-1987), Annual Reports
(1954-1984) and 125th Anniversary (1990-1991).
SUBGROUP:
309 St. Joseph-O'Hara
DESCRIPTION:
Holy Name Society Register (1947-1949) which gives the
names and addresses of the members. Bulletins (1951-1972).
Miscellaneous (1973-1996) includes Sesquicentennial celebration
booklets and VHS videotape, a Parish Directory (1995) and
Constitution and By-Laws of the parish council (1973).
Architectural Drawings (1957-1991) for the new parish
and school, convent and proposed changes to the church.
SUBGROUP:
313 St. Teresa of Avila-Perrysville
DESCRIPTION:
Day Book (1884-1886) contains a record of cash receipts
and cash disbursements.
SUBGROUP:
316 St. Michael-Pitcairn
DESCRIPTION:
Church Bulletins (1956-1976) and Financial Reports (1959-1961)
which document monies collected from offerings.
SUBGROUP:
322 St. Januarius-Renton
DESCRIPTION:
Records include Administrative Files (1943-1966) containing
correspondence, financial reports, building fund, history, and
dedication materials. Religious School Programs (1953-1965)
comprise handbooks, correspondence, roll books, reports. Church
Bulletins (1943-1966) which document Mass and confession times,
special collections, the present pastor, fund raisers, notices
of baptisms, and other parish goings-on.
SUBGROUP:
356 St. Ann-Waynesburg
DESCRIPTION:
Church Minutes (1927) included as part of the sacramental
register.
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RECORD GROUP:
14 Schools
SUBGROUP:000
General Information
DESCRIPTION:
The General Information files consist of anniversary
and dedication publications, yearbooks, newspaper clippings, correspondence,
and a bound volume of the New York Catholic Register.
Included in the Schools-General Information are parish and diocesan
high schools, seminaries, and colleges and universities.
SUBGROUP:
045 Bishop Boyle High School
DESCRIPTION:
Records include Yearbooks (1966-1986), Scrapbooks
(1962-1986) consisting of newspaper clippings, some ephemera,
and some photographs. Miscellaneous Records (1962-1992)
including dedication programs, awards, newspaper clippings, dedication
program material, and a dedication film.
SUBGROUP:
046 Bishop's Latin School*
DESCRIPTION:
The records consist of Miscellaneous (1960-1988) consisting
of correspondence, bulletins and programs, newspaper clippings
and press releases, and school seal information. Yearbooks
(1965-1973). Scrapbook, one book which contains loose
and mounted newspapers and newspaper clippings. Motion
Picture Film consists of one film reel, approximately twenty
minutes in length. Payroll Records (1966-1970) consists
of five payroll registers. General Ledger (1961-1968).
The payroll registers are closed.
SUBGROUP:
065 Central Catholic High School-Oakland
DESCRIPTION:
Records consist of Videotapes (1995) about Central
Catholic done as a recruiting tool.
SUBGROUP:
079 DePaul Institute
DESCRIPTION:
Records consist of Yearbooks (1959-1965), Golden
Jubilee Book (1959), Dedication Booklet for the
St. Catherine of Siena Chapel (1962) and Memorial Book
(1960) for St. Marie Antonia McLinden, principal of DePaul.
SUBGROUP:
211 St. Mary Magdalene*
DESCRIPTION:
Record consist of a List of Pupils for 1901-1902 containing
the student's name, age, name of the father and home address.
SUBGROUP:
255 North Catholic High School
DESCRIPTION:
Agreements, Contracts, Finance Statements and Financial Reports
relating to the construction of the school, 1940-1942.
SUBGROUP:
360 St Vincent Seminary
DESCRIPTION:
Seminary Yearbook, the Seminarists Symposium (1918-1938).
SUBGROUP:
361 St. Anthony School for Exceptional Children
DESCRIPTION:
The records include Administrative Files (1953-1978) containing
office correspondence, histories, reports. Minutes (1953-1980)
encompass changes to the charter and by-laws, recommendations
for programs, routine business and Scrapbooks (1958-1967).
Financial Files (1954-1979) consist of budgets, worksheets,
ledgers, and financial reports and ledgers. Correspondence
(1953-1978) consists of requests for admission, donations,
requests for employment, explanation of policies. Scrapbooks
(1958-1967). See also RG 18 03H.
SUBGROUP:
374 St. Michael Seminary-Southside
DESCRIPTION:
Records consist of Board of Trustees Minutes (1890-1933),
Seminary Rule Book (1844-1876) containing rules for study,
behavior and discipline, and Journals and Ledgers
(1856, 1862, 1921-1973) and List of Candidates for Sacred
Orders (1862-1876), which gives the date and a list of names.
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RECORD GROUP:
15 Religious Communities-Men
SUBGROUP:
000 General Information
DESCRIPTION:
The General Information Files consists of a folder for
each Community which works or has worked in the Diocese.
In the folders can be found: correspondence, newspaper clippings,
anniversary programs and booklets, histories of the order, promotional
material, funeral programs, etc. Often, the material within
the file amounts to no more than a few items.
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RECORD GROUP:
16 Religious Communities-Women
SUBGROUP:
000 General Information
DESCRIPTION:
The General Information Files consists of a folder for
each Community which works or has worked in the Diocese.
In the folders can be found: correspondence, newspaper clippings,
anniversary programs and booklets, histories of the order, promotional
material, funeral programs, etc. Often, the material within
the file amounts to no more than a few items.
SUBGROUP:
032 Sisters Council
DESCRIPTION:
The records consist of the History File (1969-1976)
which includes histories of the council written by nuns, minutes,
newspaper clippings, programs of meetings, and form letters.
The Executive Board Minutes (1971-1986) which consist
mainly of minutes of meetings, some correspondence and newspaper
clippings. The Administrative Files (1969-1987)
which contain annual reports and budgets, newsletters, office
memos, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and records from various
committees.
SUBGROUP:
033 Tri-Diocesan Sisters Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:
The Administrative Files (1974, 1986-1995) consist of by-laws,
minutes, and some reports and correspondence.
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GROUP: 17 Not for Profit Corporation
SUBGROUP:
001 Catholic Cemeteries Association
DESCRIPTION:
The file consists of General Information (1927-1992) on
diocesan cemeteries, primarily a list of the cemeteries and basic
information about them such as their size, origin dates, location
and number of plots.
SUBGROUP:
002 Catholic Charities
DESCRIPTION:
Records include Minutes (1914-1934) containing financial
statements, summaries of reports and cases, sales and purchases
of property, etc. Annual Reports (1912-2001) consisting
of 22 out of 85 annual reports from Catholic Charities; however,
there is one annual report from Catholic Charities USA (1992).
Legal Papers (1914-1956) consisting mainly of memoranda,
correspondence, and drafts of charters and articles of incorporation.
Miscellaneous Papers (1909-1983) consisting of correspondence
about legislation on adoptions and social welfare, reports, form
letters, invitations to speeches, blank membership cards, quarterly
reports, newspaper clippings, history, audit, fund-raising campaign
material. Miscellaneous Publications (1954-2002) consisting
of newsletters, promotional material, anniversary and charity
dinners programs, and silver jubilee booklet for Beaver County
Catholic Social Service, 1938-1963.
SUBGROUP:
003 Catholic Institute of Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:
Agreements and Contracts (1950-1971) relating to the construction
of various schools in the diocese. Minutes (1922-1950).
Specifications (1966) for construction at Vincentian Home.
Appraisal (1967) of St. Paul Seminary property. Ledgers
(1926-1981). Loans-in-Aid Program (1950-1965) account
books. Toner Institute Cash Book (1977-1985).
SUBGROUP:
006 The Pittsburgh Catholic
DESCRIPTION:
The collection consists of one series, Subject Files (1938-1994),
containing information gathered on individuals, organizations,
parishes and topics relating to Catholicism and the Catholic Church
in the diocese. Primarily the files contain press clippings,
mostly from the Pittsburgh Catholic but also from other newspapers.
In addition, the files contain material gathered by or sent to
the newspaper such as press releases, wire service stories, brochures,
pamphlets and other publications.
SUBGROUP:
007 Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Foundation, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:
The collection consists of Annual Reports (1990-1998).
Newsletters (1993-1995) which document funds' progress
and ways to begin an endowment fund. Annual Liturgy for
Charter Members (1993) lists members who attended the service.
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RECORD GROUP:
18 Hospitals/Health Care Services
SUBGROUP:
000 General Information
DESCRIPTION:
General Information on the various hospitals, sociological
homes and other institutions in this record group. Files
include newspaper clippings, publications by and about the institutions,
by-laws, photographs and some correspondence. In addition
to this general information, we have additional information on
some institutions specified below.
SUBGROUP:
01B Divine Providence Hospital*
DESCRIPTION:
Baptism Register (1910-1964) for infants baptized in the
hospital.
SUBGROUP:
03A Holy Family Institute*
DESCRIPTION:
Admission Register (1900-1984) for orphaned children.
SUBGROUP:
03B Auberle Home
DESCRIPTION:
Records include Annual Report (1993-1994), Program Objectives
and Summaries (undated) and Promotional Materials
(1992-1996).
SUBGROUP:
03D Gilmary School*
DESCRIPTION:
Records include Student Files (1959-1977) which contain
transcripts, admission information and background information.
Appraisal of the building and property (1968) for insurance
purposes and employee Payroll Records (1970-1977).
Legal Files (1974-1978) consists of receipts of money left
to the school, wills, and correspondence and a letter concerning
the disposition of the sociological records.
SUBGROUP:
03E St. Paul Orphanage*
DESCRIPTION:
The files of St. Paul Orphanage consist of Orphan Records
(1841-1965) which contain information on the children such as
their medical records, family history, admission information and
correspondence. Also included are Sacramental Records
(1871-1975), photographs and an Appraisal of the building
and property (1965) prepared for insurance purposes. Admission/Discharge
Register (1841-1965) lists when the children entered and left
the institution.
SUBGROUP:
03F St Joseph Orphan Asylum*
DESCRIPTION:
The records consist of Annual Reports (1886-1912) containing
a message from the president, financial report, name of money
collector for a certain ward or church, and people contributing
money from these areas and amounts are included in each report.
The reports are all written in German. The Charter
(1908) of incorporation of the Asylum. Financial Reports
(1915-1936) list the same information as the Annual Reports.
These also are written in German until the 1934-35 report.
Ledgers (1867-1897) record monies collected and monies
spent. Miscellaneous Legal Papers (1892-1893) consisting
of a purchasing agreement for lots in Verona and a statement of
monies collected through the sale of the lots. Orphan
Records (1850-1938) consists of name of orphan, parent(s)'
names, date of admittance, whether adopted, date of exit, etc.
Admission Lists (1911-1938) contains the month and year,
how many children are in the orphanage, and how many were admitted
each month and their names. Docket Book (c1893) is a record
of the important papers that belong and deal with the St. Joseph's
Orphan Asylum. Primarily, this is limited to legal and financial
documents.
SUBGROUP:
03G Toner Institute*
DESCRIPTION:
The records consist of Administrative Files (1900-1980)
containing correspondence, memoranda, bills, budget documents,
policies, meeting reports, newspaper clippings, history.
Board Meeting Minutes (1957-1978) and Student Records
(1915-1977). Admissions/Discharges (1932-1977) consists
of notations concerning the name and date of the student admitted
or discharged. Personnel Files (1969-1977) and Payroll
Files (1969-1977) employee payroll records and statements
of pay records. Temporary Shelter Files (1964-1967)
consists of reports from Child Welfare Services of Allegheny County
explaining why the child has been accepted by CWS and what problems
the boy has. Financial Statements (1971-1976) consist
of year end financial statements prepared by Certified Public
Accountants. Incident Reports (1972-1977) consist
of reports of rules violations and property damage, both accidental
and deliberate, done by the students.
SUBGROUP:
03H St. Anthony's Orphanage*
DESCRIPTION:
The records include Administrative Files (1920-1953)
consist of minutes, statistics, studies, correspondence, histories.
Financial Files (1921-1953) are composed of audit reports,
financial statements, a ledger, parish collections. Correspondence
(1921-1953) consists of incoming and outgoing mail, in English
and Italian. Construction Files (1925-1931) include
agreements, blueprints and specifications. Student Records
(1921-1953) encompass medical reports, grades, correspondence.
See also RG 14, 361.
SUBGROUP:
03I Rosalia Foundling Home*
DESCRIPTION:
Record consists of Baptismal Registers (1891-1971).
SUBGROUP:
03J St. Joseph Protectory*
DESCRIPTION:
Files consist of a Record of Residents (1895-1926) containing
the child's name, age, sacraments received, date of admission
and whether the parents are living or dead. Minutes
of the Board of Directors (1945-1968) and Financial Records
(1945-1969) including journals and a ledger are also in the collection.
SUBGROUP:
03K St. Rita Home for Infants*
DESCRIPTION:
Record consists of a Baptism Register (1917-1934).
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RECORD GROUP:
20 Lay Organizations
SUBGROUP:
000 General Information
DESCRIPTION:
General Information in this collection consists of newspaper
clippings, souvenir programs, anniversary programs, convention
programs, miscellaneous correspondence, and general histories
of the organizations. In addition to this general information,
the Archives has the following additional records from the following
lay organizations.
SUBGROUP:
015 Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
DESCRIPTION:
The records consist of Minutes (1921-1969), Annual
Convention Reports (1954-1995) Annual Business Meeting
Reports (1959-1980). Bulletins (1923-1953) are
in bound volumes. Articles, advertisements, upcoming events,
reports of past events, death notices, etc. are included in the
Bulletins. News (1954-1962) consist of newsletters
which contain announcements of upcoming meetings, activities;
short moral stories, short reports from various committees.
Echos (1962-1975) is the new name of the News. Communiques
(1976-1989) are short newsletters to DCCW members. Reports
of upcoming events, death notices, congratulations, etc. are all
included in these newsletters. Miscellaneous Papers
(1914-1953) consist of correspondence to and from Bishop Hugh
C. Boyle, senators and congressmen, articles about injustices
to Catholics in Communist Europe, etc.
SUBGROUP:
019 Holy Name Societies
DESCRIPTION:
Consists of Administrative Files (1911-1987) containing
minutes, annual reports, correspondence, memoranda. Correspondence
(1955-1983), encompasses files from the Bishop's Office to the
Holy Name Society and materials originating from the Holy Name
Society. Deaneries (1946-1987), materials in this series
are made up of correspondence, ephemera (e.g., a necktie), memoranda,
reports. Celebrations (1929-1983), material in this series
consists of material on banquets, Holy Name Day rallies, special
Masses, correspondence, reports, a set of blueprints for a Eucharistic
rally in 1955, newspaper clippings. Annual Conventions
(1925-1987) incorporates programs, correspondence, form letters,
reports, planning files, meeting minutes. Newsletters
(1947-1987), include Diocesan Newsletters published by the Pittsburgh
Diocesan Union Holy Name Society and Headquarters Newsletters.
Scrapbooks (1938-1958) of newspaper clippings. Civic
Awards (1978-1986) consists of proclamations, personal greetings,
and resolutions from the City of Pittsburgh; New Castle; Allegheny
County; and the Governor of Pennsylvania.
SUBGROUP:
027 St. Thomas More Society
DESCRIPTION:
Administrative Files (1967-1991) included membership information
and information on the Red Masses and other Society activities.
SUBGROUP:
034 Serra Club*
DESCRIPTION:
The records consist of Administrative Files (1943-1959)
containing minutes, correspondence, application cards, some financial
statements, and information about the 1959 Convention held in
Pittsburgh. Miscellaneous (1951-1994) consists of awards
and dinner programs, newspaper clippings, timeline, publications.
Membership Rosters (1945-1994) consist of thirty small
paperback booklets and contains the officers, current members,
deceased members, and by-laws. Pledge's Records (1954-1972)
consist of forms which contain personal information such as address,
employer and type of employment, whether single or married, where
attending church, date and place of birth. Newsletters
(1947-1992) discuss the previous meeting, coming speakers.
SUBGROUP:
038 Knights of St. George
DESCRIPTION:
The records include Administrative and Financial Records
(1929-1976), which include merger proposals, budget documents,
policies, ledgers, meeting reports, and undated rosters.
Death Registers contain a record of insurance payments
to deceased members. Publicity and Programming Materials
(1976-1981), include a file of news releases on various activities,
slide presentations with audio tapes and written scripts.
Membership Dues Books (1880-1886), include lists of names
and a list of payments. Charter Books (1894-1925),
document the date the branch was founded, and they usually contain
a list of charter members. Minutes (1892-1976), include
summaries of branch meetings and occasional financial statements.
Monthly premium ledgers (1892-1976), contain members' policy
information as well as a schedule of premiums paid and benefits
received. Account Books, (1916-1981), provide summaries
of branch expenditures, although some are more detailed and complete
than others. Branch Correspondence and Publications,
(1940s-1970s) consist largely of odds and ends that found their
way into a historical collection assembled by the Supreme Office
in the late 1970s. Constitutions, Charters and By-Laws
(1881-1983). Charters and By-laws of the Knights of St. George,
(1881-1983), Cadets Organization Charters and By-laws,
(undated) Knights of St. George Ladies Auxiliary Charters
and By-laws, (undated) and District Committees Charter
and By-laws, (undated) Retirement Home, Wellsburg
West Virginia, (1950s-1970s) consist entirely of commemorative
odds and ends collected by the Supreme Office after 1950.
Camp Rolling Hills, (1969-1980) a dedication program and
a staff manual. The Knight of St. George, (1908-1983)
consists of the actual newsletters and prints and negatives of
the photographs used in the newsletters. Miscellaneous
Publications and Printed Materials (1916-1982) include commemorative
booklets and pamphlets, convention programs, ceremonials and brochures
printed for the Respect for Life program in the 1970s.
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RECORD GROUP:
21 Diocesan Synods
SUBGROUP:
000 General Information
DESCRIPTION:
Consists of Decrees and Statutes (1869-1954) for all
the Synods during this period. All of these records except
for the last Synod are written in Latin. Also included are
the complete Proceedings for the 1971 Synod.
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RECORD GROUP:
22 Miscellaneous
SUBGROUP:
001 Manuscripts
DESCRIPTION:
This collection consists of collections of Manuscripts
(1731-1899) compiled by Msgr. Andrew A. Lambing for use in writing
his histories of the diocese.
SUBGROUP:
01A Monsignor A. A. Lambing
DESCRIPTION:
The Monsignor A. A. Lambing papers (1868-1918) consist of
Correspondence (1880-1904), Diaries (1888-1918), Sermons,
Articles and Lectures (1868-1906)
SUBGROUP:
01B Reverend John Canova
DESCRIPTION:
The Reverend John Canova papers (1921-1948) consist of Correspondence
(1921-1948), Research Notes (undated). Collected
Correspondence (1911-1923) contains letters to and from bishops,
priests and others about the history of the diocese.
SUBGROUP:
01C Reverend John Hickey
DESCRIPTION:
The Reverend John Hickey Correspondence (1874-1901) deals
mostly with his trial in Rome concerning the financial state of
the Diocese.
SUBGROUP:
01E Reverend James Shanahan
DESCRIPTION:
The Reverend James Shanahan Correspondence (1956-1977)
deals with his missionary work in Peru. Much of the material
is in Spanish.
SUBGROUP:
01E C. Holmes Wolfe, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:
The papers consist of Administrative Files (1965-1970).
Diocesan Pastoral Council files (1967-1968) examine issues
of race and problems facing the diocese. Eighteenth Diocesan
Synod Files (1968-1971) documents the Synod's activities.
Liturgical Committee (1959-1969) consists of minutes,
correspondence and publications relating to lay involvement in
the Mass. Miscellaneous Publications (1958-1973).
SUBGROUP:
01H Reverend Henry Szarnicki
DESCRIPTION:
The Manuscript Collection of Reverend Henry A. Szarnicki
(1848-1866) were compiled by Reverend Szarnicki while he was writing
a book on Bishop Michael O'Connor.
SUBGROUP:
01I Monsignor Carl P. Hensler
DESCRIPTION:
The Papers (1921-1938) consist of newspaper clippings
(1935-1938), 2 copies of Fu-Jen Magazine (1932),
lectures and lecture notes (n.d.), certificates
(1921, 1923) from the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation
of the Faith and St. John Lateran Basilica, and a Scrapbook
(1935-1938) of newspaper articles that deal with social issues
and the Church along with articles about the Catholic Radical
Alliance and St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality.
SUBGROUP:
002 Other Dioceses
DESCRIPTION:
Consists of General Information (1843-1951) about parishes
once in the diocese but now outside the current boundaries of
the diocese. Material in the general information files consists
mostly of completed surveys (created by the archivists) sent out
in 1923 and 1951, photocopies of newspaper articles about the
parish or priests, anniversary programs or brochures, some correspondence
between the diocese and the parish, and other miscellaneous things
too numerous to mention. There is also a set of files relating
to Bishops of other dioceses who were originally from
Pittsburgh.
SUBGROUP:
003 Papal Volunteers in Latin America
