CATHEDRAL ARCHIVES
The Cathedral houses the Archdiocesan Archive. This comprises Bishops'
papers from 1840 to 1996. Some papers belonging to our early bishop's
are lodged at the Lancashire Record Office and consequently our holdings
are incomplete.
We do, however, have comprehensive papers for Archbishops Downey, Beck
and Worlock.
We operate a 30 year rule on these papers and the Worlock Papers can only
be accessed by special permission.
We also house the archive of:
St Joseph's Seminary Upholland: 1883 - Closure
Catholic Pictorial: 1962 - 1996
Parish Box Material: All dates
Our library includes bound volumes of all Pastoral Letters; Pastoral
Letters issued by other Dioceses; A full set of National Directories from
1794 - 2000 and a Newspaper Cuttings Library 1869 - 1975.
Please note we do not hold any Parish Registers. Early Liverpool Parish
registers are lodged at the Liverpool Record Office and Registers for
Parishes outside of Liverpool at the Lancashire Record Office. Contemporary
registers are held in the appropriate Parish.
Access is by appointment and the Archive is open Monday - Wednesday
from 9.00am - 4.30pm.
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Information
The Cathedral is normally open from 8.00am - 6.00pm, but closes at 5.00pm
on Sundays in winter.
There is no charge for admission but a contribution to the upkeep of
the building would be appreciated.
Guides are usually on duty to show you round and explain the mission
of the Cathedral.
Photography is permitted in the Cathedral except during Services.
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