Archives

The Mission of the Historical Archives of the Chancery is to assist the Church in reflecting on her history, and specifically on how the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has lived the Gospel message. Every generation examines and interprets its history in order to understand the present life and activity of the Church. This reflection and historical perspective is especially important during times of great change and transition in the life of the Church.

The Historical Archives performs its mission by working in three main areas:

1. The Archives works with and assists Archdiocesan offices, groups and individuals who produce records of the Church's life with the management of those records.
2. The Archives identifies, collects, preserves and administers records of significant and permanent value.
3. The Archives works with and assists individuals who write the history and interpret the experience of our local Church and of the Catholic Church in the United States.