Diocesan Archives

The Archives for the Diocese of Saint Augustine provides protection for permanent records of diocesan ministries, parishes, organizations, schools and other Catholic institutions. Collected in a central information repository, records are available (with restrictions) for reference and research.

The diocese maintains Episcopal archives (1857-1967) and the parish registers of the Cathedral-Basilica (1594-1881). The archives also handles requests for genealogical research and the history of Catholicism in Florida.

To the right is a photo of a brittle but still readable initial page of the matrimonial register written in the hand of Father Diego Escobar de Sambrana. The groom and bride were Gabriel Hernández, "a soldier of the presidio," and Catalina de Valdés. The entry on that page is the oldest European document of North American (north of Mexico) origin extant in our country.

Mailing Address
Diocese of Saint Augustine Archives
34 Aviles Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 823-8707 or
(904) 806-2131
Email: archives@dosafl.com

Diocesan Archivist
Sister Catherine Bitzer, SSJ

Street Address
Archives Diocese of St. Augustine
34 Aviles Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Archives Mission and Policies
Researcher Request Form (PDF)
Sacramental Records Request Form (PDF)

St. Augustine Historical Society
271 Charlotte Street
St. Augustine, Florida 32084
(904) 824-2872
Website: www.oldcity.com

St. Augustine Historical Society Research Library
Email: sahs@aug.com