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    • Office Hours

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      * Dependent on clergy's parish schedule.
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    • Welcome!

      Thanks for visiting the Diocese of Madison Archives.  The existence and preservation of the diocesan archives are governed by the Code of Canon Law.

      C. 482 - In every curia a chancellor is to be appointed whose principal function, unless particular law establishes otherwise, is to take care that acts of the curia are gathered, arranged, and safeguarded in the archive of the curia.

      C. 486 - All documents which regard the diocese or parishes must be protected with the greatest care.
        S2 - In every curia there is to be erected in a safe place a diocesan archive, or record storage area, in which instruments and written documents which pertain to the spiritual and temporal affairs of the diocese are to be safeguarded after being properly filled and diligently secured.
        S3 - An inventory, or catalog, of the documents which are contained in the archive is to be kept with a brief synopsis of each written document.

      C. 487 - Interested parties have the right to obtain personally or through a proxy an authentic written copy or photocopy of documents which by their nature are public and which pertain to their personal status.

      C. 491 - A diocesan bishop is to take care that the acts and documents of the archives of cathedral, collegiate, parochial, and other churches in his territory are also diligently preserved and that inventories or catalogs are made in duplicate, one of which is to be preserved in the archive of the church and the other in the diocesan archive.
        S2 - A diocesan bishop is also to take care that there is an historical archive in the diocese and that documents having historical value are diligently protected and systematically ordered in it.
    • Current Major Focus of the Archives:  Digitization of Parish / Pastorate Sacramental Records

      Currently, the archives is engaged in a major undertaking to digitize all the Sacramental record books in every pastorate / parish in the Diocese of Madison.  We are at approximately 25% completion as of March, 2025.  The archives continues to work with parishes and pastorates to convert their registers to a digitized format.  This format not only preserves the register data, but it also serves as another medium to make searches easier.

      Please note that most of the archives' resources are
       solely focused on this project, 
      and will be for quite some time.
    • Primary Focus of the Diocese of Madison Archives

      The archives have several main objectives:

      • To assist parishes with the preservation of Sacramental records.
      • To record the official Acts of the Diocese of Madison and preserve them.
      • Maintain historical archives of diocesan and parish material.
      • Assist agencies and individuals in research as it pertains to the Church
    • Geneological Research

      The archives recognizes the importance of genealogical research.  Due to the current digitization project, the archives is not able to assist directly with genealogical research requests at this time.  It is recommended that you reach out to the pastorate / parish where you are seeking records and information.  When requesting information, please try to be as specific as possible, as that will aid the parish / pastorate in assisting you more readily.  We are currently in the process of introducing pastorates / parishes to the volunteer role of parish research assistants who can help with requests related to genealogical research.  As of March, 2025, We are currently undertaking this process and appreciate your patience as this role is introduced to our parishes/pastorates.  If you have an interest in assisting your parish / pastorate in this capacity, please reach out to the office staff for more information.

      If you need assistance in connecting with parishes / pastorates, please use the contact form below, and we'll be happy to assist.
    • Requesting Copies of Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage Certificates

      If you are seeking a copy of your baptismal, confirmation or marriage record, please contact the pastorate / parish in which you were baptized.  You can use our diocesan interactive map to find your parish and reach out to them.  The archives can only issue certificates for parishes that have been suppressed or closed.  

    • Requesting Copies of School Transcripts

      Copies of school transcripts may be obtained by contacting the school directly.  For contact information, please visit our Office of Catholic Schools Interactive map.

      If you attended one of the following schools located in the Diocese of Madison:

      • Holy Name Seminary
      • Beloit Catholic High School

      The Office of Catholic Schools can assist you by completing a Transcript Request Form.

      If you attended Queen of Apostles Seminary in Madison, please reach out to the Pallottine Fathers in Milwaukee through the following contact information:

        Pallottine Fathers
        Mother of God Province of Milwaukee  
        5425 W. Blue Mound Road
        Milwaukee, WI 53208

          (414) 259-0688
          https://www.pallottines.org/contact
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