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The series contains documentation of and correspondence pertinent to the process through which Newman attained accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) as well as documentation of subsequent reaccreditation processes. The ATS Accreditation Steering Committee was incorporated to guide the College through the accreditation process and culled information that would subsequently be put to use in the formal reports Newman Theological College would file with the ATS.

The series includes correspondence and other records documenting the relationship between the Secretariat and various associated entities during the Papal Visit, such as the Catholic Women’s League, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Schools, and the Edmonton Sun. The series also includes correspondence regarding licensing, marketing, souvenir booklet, video productions, gifts for the Pope and crosses to be blessed.

The series is arranged into the following files:

6-1 : CWL, Banner Project (1983-1984)
6-2 : K of C: Correspondence & Minutes (1982-1985)
6-3 : K of C: Commemorative Items (1984-1985)
6-4 : Licensing (1984)
6-5 : Marketing (1984)
6-6 : Catholic Schools (1983-1984)
6-7 : Newspaper Contests (1984)
6-8 : Mass Souvenir Booklet (1984)
6-9 : Video Productions (1984)
6-10 : Gifts to the Pope (1983-1984)
6-11 : Crosses to be blessed by the Pope (1984)

The sub-subseries consists of records that document the involvement of the Catholic Archdiocese in the APEX Committee for Asset protection and includes meeting minutes, correspondence, and contracts related to asset protection and insurance for the Archdiocese.

The file includes records related to various Assessments, Treatments, and Education Centers such as Southdown and consists primarily of correspondence.

The series contains records documenting the planning and organization of the annual assembly held in the spring at which all members of the Council of Women Religious would gather to discuss issues and topics relevant to their roles and responsibilities in the Archdiocese. The assembly would include a variety of activities including the delivery of the annual report. It is important to note that between 1988 and 2007 no specific records related to the planning of the assembly were maintained. Annual reports and agendas for the assembly can be found in the corresponding files located in the general administrative records series.

The series is arranged into the following files:

1. CWR -- General Assembly Records -- 1986
2. CWR -- General Assembly Records -- 1987
3. CWR -- General Assembly Records -- 1988
4. CWR -- General Assembly Records -- 1989-1996
5. CWR -- General Assembly Records -- 1998
6. CWR -- General Assembly Records -- 2007
7. CWR -- General Assembly Records -- 2008
8. CWR -- General Assembly Records -- 2009
9. CWR -- General Assembly Records -- 2010

The file consists of records that document the involvement of the Archdiocese in the Assembly of Western Catholic Bishops (AWCB) / Assemblee des Eveques Catholicques de l'Ouest (AECO) which was previous called the Western Catholic Conference Ouest (WCCO) and primarly includes correspondence and meeting minutes. The sub-subseries also includes a few miscellaneous files on subjects of importance to the AWCB/AECO including the Women in the Church, Ad Limina Visits (1993, 1999 and 2006), the development of a Western Regional Marriage Tribunal, and vocations.

The fonds includes records which document the actions and activities of the Western Conference of Catholic Bishops and consists of the following series:

1. General correspondence (1980-1992)
2. Information files (1974-1988)
3. Annual Conference Records (1982-1990)

The series consists of records which document the actions and activities of the Arts and Architecture Committee and includes meeting minutes, correspondence and other records related to art and architecture. The series is arranged into the following files:

5-1 : Meeting minutes : 1989-1992
5-2 : Meeting minutes : 1992-1993
5-3 : Meeting minutes : 1993-1994
5-4 : Meeting minutes : 1998-2006
5-5 : Correspondence : 2002-2006
5-6 : Liturgical design guidelines : 1996-1999
5-7 : A diectory of Alberta Artisans, Artists, and Architects : 1993-1996
5-8 : Design for liturgy and worship directory project : 1992-1993

The series contains site plans and other architectural drawings pertaining to the organization of the mass celebrated at Namao during the visit of Pope John Paul II to Edmonton.

The subseries consists of records that document the operations and activities of the Archdiocese of Edmonton curia and includes records related to the office of the Archbishop, Auxiliary Bishop, Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor as well as the other functions that fall under the direct responsibility of the Chancery Office including the Archives. The sub-series includes records that document the relationship between the curia and the archdiocesan consulters and the deaniers of the archdiocese.

In addition this series includes records related to collections, statistics, stipends, faculties, the council of priests, PAO orientation day, pastoral planning, the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC), the Archdiocesan Synod, the Jubilee 2000 Committee, and the Archdiocesan website.

The sub-series is arranged into the following file:

1.5.0 : Coat of Arms
1.5.1 : Bishops Papers
1.5.2 : Episcopal Vicar
1.5.3 : Chancellor / Vice-Chancellor
1.5.4 : Archdiocesan Consultors
1.5.5 : Archdiocesan Deans / Deaneries
1.5.6 : Archives
1.5.7 : Chancery Office
1.5.8 : Public Juridical Persons
1.5.9 : Acts of Incorporation
1.5.10 : Church blessings
1.5.11 : Policy Manuals
1.5.12 : Official Letters
1.5.15 : Statistics
1.5.16 : Collections and Diocesan Dues
1.5.17 : Development Office
1.5.18 : Archdiocesan Benefit Plan
1.5.19 : Appeals for Donations (closed)
1.5.20 : Burses, Legacies, Donations (closed)
1.5.21 : Mass Stipends
1.5.22 : Special Masses
1.5.23 : Day of Confessions
1.5.25 : Faculties
1.5.26 : Council of Priests
1.5.27 : Western Conference of Priests (closed)
1.5.28 : National Federation of councils of Priests (closed)
1.5.29 : Staff training and retreats
1.5.30 : Pastoral Planning (Archbishop Jordan - closed)
1.5.31 : Pastoral Planning (Archbishop MacNeil - closed)
1.5.32 : Archdiocesan Pastoral Council
1.5.33 : Archdiocesan Synod on the Family (closed)
1.5.34 : Jubilee 2000 Committee (closed)
1.5.35 : Pastoral Planning (Archbishop Collins - closed)
1.5.36 : Information and Technology Communications Committee
1.5.37 : Edmonton Catholic Agencies Network
1.5.38 : Pastoral Planning (Archbishop Smith)
1.5.39 : Safe Environment
1.5.40 : Temporal Services (no files in Archives)
1.5.41 : Professional Ethics Abuse Committee (no files in Archives)

Fonds includes photographs, photograph albums, slides and negatives which provide important documentation about the life, actions and activities of the Bishops, Priests, Seminarians, Men and Women Religious, and Laity who have served in the Archdiocese. It also contains CDs which contain digital images in various formats including JPEGs and TIFF files.

Photographs number ARCAE-P-1 to ARCAE-P-533 were taken by either the United Press International or the Religious News Services for use in the publication of the Western Catholic Reporter. These photographs are primarly of Pope Paul VI. Item level descriptions of these photographs has not yet been completed.

The file consists of records that document the actions and activities of the Archdiocesan Youth Commission and include correspondence, newsletters, historical documents, bylaws, reports and meeting minutes.

The fonds consists of records that document the actions and activities of the Archdiocesan Youth Commission and includes correspondence, meeting minutes and other records that help illuminate the many activities, workshops and other events organized by the commission.

The fonds is arranged into the following series:

1. Correspondence (1998-2004)
2. Events (1980-2004)
3. Western Canadian Association of Catholic Youth Ministers Records (1991-2005)
4. Administrative Records (1988-2004)
5. World Youth Day 2002 Bishops Committee Records (1999-2002)

The fonds consists of records which document the activities of the Social Justice committee and include a variety of administrative records, financial records, publications, and personnel records. The fonds also includes records related to the many activities and retreats organized by the Social Justice Committee as well as presentations and workshops given by the Social Justice Committee.

The fonds is arranged into the following series:

1. Historical records (1987-2002)
2. Social Justice Committee meeting minutes (1982-2002)
3. Published materials (1979-2002)
4. Correspondence (1977-2004)
5. Brief and presentation records (1979-1999)
6. Financial records (1986-2001)
7. Personnel Records (1979-2006)
8. Membership records (1983-2003)
9. Retreat records (1989-1997)
10. Event records (1978-2004)

The sub-series consists of records that document the various services provided by the Archdiocese of Edmonton to its parishes and parishioners and includes records related to the Knights of Columbus, Camps operated by the Archdiocese, Commissions and Offices established to provide ministry.

The file contains copies of the Archdiocesan Handbook and Archdiocesan Policy and Procedures Manual created for staff of the Catholic Pastoral Center and Parish staff to help establish a standardize approach across the entire Archdiocese. Handbooks date from 1973, 1978, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2006. The Policy and Procedure manual dates from 2010. Current policies and procedures are posted on the archdiocesan website.

It is possible that handbooks were created in the 1980s and 1990s but were not transferred to the Archives.

The file consists of records that document actions and activities of the Archdiocesan Personnel Committee (which was eventually replaced by the Archdiocesan Human Resources Office) and includes correspondence, policies and procedures and other informational content.

The sub-subseries consists of records that document the actions and activities of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (originally called the Diocesan Pastoral Council) as established by Archbishop Jordan in the aftermath of Vatican II.

The sub-subseries includes meeting minutes and correspondence from the Steering Committee (the committee that developed into the Diocesan Pastoral Council), the Consultative Committee, and the Executive Committee. In addition the sub-subseries includes resource materials, publications, reports, and other miscellaneous documents.

The sub-subseries is arranged into the following Files:

1. APC Executive Council Records (1988-2008)
2. Regional Pastoral Council Records (ca.1980-2004)
3. Evangelization Committee Records (1986-1991)
4. General Assembly Records (1989-2000)
5. Proposal for a Junior College (ca.1990)