Archives
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Temporarily Closed
As of Sept. 2024, the Diocesan Archives are temporarily closed for research and requests due to a moisture and space issue. Hopefully we will have these issues resolved soon but if you have made a request involving any information kept in the vault, we are unable to fulfill it at this time.
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Because of their fragile nature the archives are open only to qualified researchers approved by the diocesan archivist and the chancellor on behalf of the bishop.Sacramental Records – If you are seeking a baptismal certificate for yourself, please contact the parish in which you were baptized as they will have quick access to this. If you are unsure then call the diocesan archives (601-960-8475) to assist you in determining the church in which you were baptized.
Sacramental records certificates are issued from the actual physical record not a microfilm or digital copy. Therefore, the diocesan archives will refer you to the parish where the register is located.
Sacramental Records less than 100 years old are released ONLY to the person of record or the parent or guardian in the case of a minor. Proof of identification is required.Parish Sacramental Register Manual
Artifacts in the diocesan archives include:
- Patrimony
- Photographs
- Bishops’ memorabilia
- Chalices
- Miters and Crosiers
- Awards
- Permanent Historical Files
- Papal Decrees
- Necrology of Priests
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Mississippi Digital Library
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINTS, THE DIOCESAN ARCHIVES CURRENTLY ARE CLOSED FOR RESEARCH.
Dual Italian Citizenship RequestsRequests for documentation in order to establish dual Italian citizenship are handled in the order in which they are received and may take up to ten months to complete. There is a $100 fee payable to Diocese of Jackson Archives to complete this process and send your documentation.
All requests for dual Italian Citizenship must be submitted in writing along with the $100 fee to: Archives, Diocese of Jackson, P.O. Box 2248, Jackson, MS 39225-2248. We do not accept telephone inquiries for these requests.
Genealogy
The diocese does not provide genealogical research in the archives. Those tracing a family history will be referred to an independent researcher approved by the archivist and bishop. To open the records there is an initial $25 fee payable to the Diocese of Jackson Archives.
Please note: Current records are not accessible, only records prior to 1922 are available for search by our approved researcher. The researcher charges an hourly fee that is negotiated independently from the Archives.
All requests for genealogical information must be submitted in writing along with the $25 fee to: Archives, Diocese of Jackson, P.O. Box 2248, Jackson, MS 39225-2248. We do not accept telephone inquiries for genealogy.
Requests are handled in the order in which they arrive. Please allow at least 12 – 24 weeks for completed requests.
For more information contact Mary Woodward, Chancellor and Director of Archives at 601-960-8475.
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From the ArchivesMississippi Catholic
Diocesan Chancellor and archivist, Mary Woodward writes a column for the diocesan newspaper - Mississippi Catholic. Each edition, she dives into the archives from present to early diocesan times, exploring topics such as slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, World Wars, the deaths of Bishops and more.
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