Archives and Records Center

The purpose of the Archives and Records Center is to establish an archival and records management program for central diocesan administration, parishes, schools and all other diocesan related institutions and organizations.  We collect, maintain and preserve the records of organizations and institutions engaged in the work of the Catholic Church in the six Southwestern Pennsylvania counties (Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington) included in the Diocese.  We make this information available to diocesan officials, the Catholic community, historians and other researchers. 

The Archives and Records Center also assists parishes, schools and diocesan offices in managing their records.  We prepare records retention schedules and offer advice as to how offices can better control and manage their records. 

 We operate an outreach program to make the larger community of Southwestern Pennsylvania aware of the rich historical heritage of the Church of Pittsburgh.  This is done through talks to groups, exhibits and other programs.