Archbishops’ Papers

Contains official documents, biographical material, correspondence, and reports of the bishop and archbishops of Atlanta. [1956- ]

Archdiocesan Councils, etc.

Records of the various archdiocesan councils, commissions, boards, and committees; including the Pastoral Council, Synod of 1966, Finance Council, and Board of Consultors.

Archdiocesan Departments

Files of the various offices and departments of the Archdiocese, including the Archbishop’s office, Office of Education, Finance Department, Office of Religious Education, Catholic Social Services, Catholic Construction Services, Pro-Life Office, Office of Family Concerns, Development office, and various apostalates.

Archdiocesan Agencies

Contains files pertaining to various groups, such as Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and Knights of Columbus.

Non-Archdiocesan Agencies

Correspondence, reports, and publications concerning national and international committees and organizations, including the Catholic Extension Society and the Society for the Propogation of the Faith. Almost half of the series consists of files relating to the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Parishes and Missions

Files on parishes and missions created by offices of the Archdiocese. May Include correspondence, decrees of establishment, boundaries, financial reports, parish histories, photographs, annual reports (1956-1966), pastoral appointments, building proposals, and some parish newsletters/bulletins (1993-present, not for all parishes). [1936- ]

Subject Files

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and publications on various topics that do not fit into any other series. Files created by the Archbishop’s office.

Campus Ministry

Information on overall campus ministry program for the Archdiocese and on each specific campus program.

Institutions

Records relating to various institutions, including the Catholic University of America, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home, and the Village of St. Joseph.

Catholic Schools

Contains correspondence about finances, salaries, construction, and special problems; reports, publications (includes some yearbooks), and photographs. The only student records are for St. Joseph High School, 1961-1976 (these files are restricted). [1951- , bulk 1960- ]

Campaigns

Records relating to various archdiocesan fund raising activities, including the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. [1959-1998]

Religious Orders

Files with correspondence and reports, mostly concerning religious orders (both men and women) that had a presence in the Archdiocese.

Archdiocesan Properties

Includes records (correspondence, surveys, appraisals, deeds) relating to property sold by Archdiocese. [1959- ]

Publications

Includes bound volumes of the archdiocesan newspaper Georgia Bulletin (1963-present), school yearbooks (not all schools or years), Clergy newsletter (1989-present), Chancery newsletter (1979-1982), Datebook (1979-1989) the Official Catholic Directory (1983-present), Saint Anthony’s Parish News (1932-1962), various department and organization newsletters, Catholic periodicals (years and titles vary), and the archives’ book collection.

Audio/Visual Collection

Audio tapes, video tapes, and slides.

Architectural Drawings

Drawings of parishes, schools, student centers, and other archdiocesan buildings.