Archives & Records
The principle mission of the Office of Archives and Records of the Diocese of Peoria is to collect, preserve, and provide access to documents of the Diocese for future generations. The Archives is a private diocesan repository serving the Bishop and parishes of the Diocese. The office also accepts inquiries for historical and genealogy research as permitted by canon law, civil law, and privacy concern.
Museums
A considerable portion of the archival work is dedicated to the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Museum and Diocesan Historical Museum. This museum opened in the fall of 2008 with an educational mission ranging from learning about the roots of our faith to the legacy of our previous bishops, and promoting the Cause for Beatification of Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.
The museum also features a popular gift shop supplied by the local family-owned Lagron-Miller Religious Store. The shop offers a wide variety of religious gift items, Catholic books and audio/video.
The Archives and Museum operate together to prepare exhibits taking great pride and honor in the appreciation of the history of our Church and our Diocese.
Contact Information
Office of Archives
Phone: (309) 671-1550
Fax: (309) 671-1595
Email: archives@cdop.org
Archivists:
Mother Vaclava Ballon, FSJB
Sister Ann Gill, FSJB
Sister Lea Stefancova, FSJB
