While the AHC does not maintain
any collections itself, it does:
• encourage the professional
collection and preservation of historic resource materials of the Archdiocese
of Portland in Oregon, primarily at the parish level;
• encourage the study and publication of heritage resources;
• cooperate with the Oregon Catholic Historical Society by recognizing individuals who have contributed to the preservation of Oregon Catholic history (Since 1981, The Bishop Francis P. Leipzig Award has honored significant contributors. Some past recipients include Rev. John R. Laidlaw, Rev. Wilfred P. Schoenberg, SJ, Joseph D. McKay and Mrs. Harriet D. Munnick.);
• advise on the preservation
of Catholic historical records.
How
can the Archdiocesan Historical Commission
help you and your parish?
In order to encourage the
preservation of the Catholic heritage of the Pacific Northwest, the AHC
trains and supports parish volunteers. Educational
outreach efforts in western
Oregon include:
• 2001 -- published/disseminated
booklet Organizing Your Parish Heritage Resources.
• 2001-04 -- presented 7
workshops to educate/instruct volunteers working with historic materials.
• 2004-05 -- presented 3
workshops on writing parish history.
Resources Available from the Archdiocesan Historical Commission
| Organizing Your Parish Heritage Resources | Booklet | $5.00 |
| Writing Your Parish History | DVD - Click Here for More Information | $15 |
| Preserving Your Parish Heritage | DVD - Click Here for More Information | $15 |
| Parish Sacramental Records | Booklet | $5 |
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