The Archives’ holdings span from 1727 to the present and include the records and papers of the thirteen Bishops of Charleston, diocesan offices, agencies, institutions, organizations, programs, and individuals. Among these are records pertaining to the Chancery, parishes, clergy, men and women religious, schools, cemeteries, hospitals, social services, buildings and properties. Archives also collects records of other institutions, personal papers, and manuscript materials documenting the history of Catholicism within the boundaries of the Diocese of Charleston.
In addition to original materials, the Archives keeps a small library of reference works to support research in the diocesan archives.
Common types of primary sources include:
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**Please note that all active sacramental registers (baptism, confirmation, marriage, etc.) less than 100 years in age are maintained at the parishes. Only parishes can issue sacramental certificates. The Diocese of Charleston does not maintain a central repository for all sacramental records**
