Access
The Archives and Records Office of the Archdiocese of St. Louis exists to collect, preserve and make available the records of enduring value which pertain to the experience of the Church in this region. As such, it plays an integral part in the information system of the diocese. Its main function is to serve the administrative needs of the Archbishop and the diocese.
It also seeks to ensure a documentary heritage and a basis for scholarly research in keeping with the moral and historical precepts of Canon Law and the democratic values and civil law of the United States of America. The Archives’ Access Policy is based on the "Guidelines for Access to Diocesan Archives" of the Association of Catholic Diocesan Archivists.
Researchers are asked to register and sign a User Form indicating an awareness of use expectations for archival materials. Information on the collection is included in the Collection Policy. Researchers will be held responsible for any damage to materials used. Use of cameras and other reproduction equipment is not permitted. Photocopies and scans of archival materials are available from the Archives Staff for a nominal fee. Permission to use written or microfilm materials does not include the right to publish these materials. For more details refer to the policies on Copyright and Publication and the Permission to Publish Form. It may be necessary to limit the time each researcher may use the microfilm reader in order to meet the demands of all researchers.
No food or beverages are permitted in the Archives. Due to limited reading space and resources, we do ask that you make an appointment so that we can provide quality service to you.