The series consists of pastoral letters composed by Bishop Grandin in order to communicate pastoral priorities to the diocesan clergy, missionary oblates, and greek catholic clergy active in the Diocese of St. Albert. The majority of letters are in French, however some English translations exist. In addition the majority of the letters are handwritten, some have been photocopied, and some have been typed (for publication and at a later date for research).
The file consists of 10 pastoral letters written by Bishop Grandin to the diocesan clergy of the Diocese of St. Albert. The file also includes photocopies of some of the letters and typed copies of some of the letters. All materials in the file are in French.
The series consists of incoming correspondence receive by Bishop from a variety of sources including priests, members of the Catholic Hierarchy, members of the oblates, family, friends, parishioners, women religious, and others as well as copies of outgoing letters to various sources. The majority of the documents in this series are in French.
The file consists of correspondence between Bishop Grandin and his various chancellors (Rev. Leduc, Rev. Lacombe, Rev. Lestance, and Rev. Mercer) related to the operations and administration of the Diocese of St. Albert.
The file consists of two speeches composed and delivered by Bishop Grandin the first "L'Oevre des Metis" discusses the working life and future of the Metis population in the St. Albert Diocese, the second "Quetes Pour Ecoles des Indienes", addresses issues related to the education of aboriginal children.
The file consists of various petitions received by Bishop Grandin while he was stationed at St. Albert on a range of topics both administrative and spiritual.
The file consists of various personal papers which document the "official" life of Bishop Grandin including his baptismal certificate, the marriage certificate of his parents, his last will and testament, his coat of arms, his ordination record,
The item is a bound journal dating from Thursday January 5, 1875 to Tuesday October 29, 1876. This is the first volume of journals created by Bishop Grandin and begins with the following entry "arrival of father Leduc." The journal is in French.
The item is a bound journal and dates from June 1880 to October 1881. The journal is in French.
The item is a bound journal dating from January 1882 to October 1884. The journal is in French.
The item is a bound journal dating from July 1896 to October 1897. The journal is in French.
The item is a bound journal dating from October 1897 to June 1898. The journal is in French.
The item is a bound journal dating from September 1899 to November 1900. The journal is in French.
The item is a bound journal and dates from September 1901 to January 1902. The journal is in French. This is the final journal compiled by Bishop Grandin before his death in 1903.
The file consists of 16 pastoral letters and notes for pastoral letters written by Bishop Grandin to the diocesan clergy of the Diocese of St. Albert. All materials in the file are in French.
The file consists of 7 pastoral letters written by Bishop Grandin to the clergy of the Diocese of St. Albert. All the letters are in French. This is the final file of pastoral letters for Bishop Grandin. In 1902 Bishop Grandin became ill and the majority of his duties as Bishop were transferred to Co-adjuctor Bishop Legal.
The file consists of 11 pastoral letters written by Bishop Grandin to the missionary Oblates active in parishes and missions located in the Diocese of St. Albert. All the letters are in French.
The file consists of copies of outgoing correspondence between Bishop Grandin and various other Canadian Catholic Bishops.
The file consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence dealing directly with the challenge of providing schools and educations in the Diocese of St. Albert.
The file consists of copies of outgoing correspondence and reports compiled by Bishop Grandin after his visits to missions in the Diocese of St. Albert.