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CAS Conference 2023 – Summary
The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, 22nd-24th May 2023 The 2023 CAS conference started with fantastic sunny weather and fine temperatures. Held at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick (@CCT_Conferences), the weather meant that we could make good use of the beautiful gardens and outside seating. Our chair, Dr Jonathan Bush, opened the conference with welcome … Continue reading CAS Conference 2023 – Summary
Putting a finger on it: evidence of unusual historical repair materials and methods in two special collections
Victoria Stevens ACR Victoria Stevens Library and Archive Preservation and Conservation Ltd. victoriastevensconservation@gmail.com When it comes to the repair of bound items, there is a long tradition of the reuse and repurposing of materials. The recycling of waste is predominant in the history of book construction and repair methods throughout the medieval and early modern … Continue reading Putting a finger on it: evidence of unusual historical repair materials and methods in two special collections
Re-Opening Details
Below you will find the dates of re-opening of Catholic Archives and Institutions. Please check with the organisation directly if pre-booking or restrictions apply. If you would like your details added to the list, please email us at Catholicarchivesociety@gmail.com Downside Abbey Church - Monday 17th May; Details can be found here Downside Abbey Archives - … Continue reading Re-Opening Details
New Catholic Material Culture Publication
The Catholic Material Culture UK group are pleased to announce the publication of Grace, Piety & Memory: The Material Culture of British Catholics 1534-1850. Artefacts are held in many Catholic archive collections and are important features of community identity and memory. This booklet is offered as a short guide to understanding the challenges of caring for, documenting … Continue reading New Catholic Material Culture Publication
*Job Vacancy* The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin
Diocesan Archivist The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin is the largest diocese in Ireland with a Catholic population of almost 1 million, extending to almost 200 parishes bordering 5 counties. A permanent position of Diocesan Archivist has arisen to manage and preserve the important and extensive archival collections of the Archdiocese. As the Diocesan Archivist … Continue reading *Job Vacancy* The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin
Data Protection Basics: an afternoon course for the Catholic Archives Society April, 2025
When: 2 April 2025 13.00 – 16.30 Where: Hinsley Hall Hotel, Conference and Pastoral Centre, Headingley, Leeds. LS6 2BX CAS had the pleasure of hosting 21 participants hybrid online and in person at Hinsley Hall. The training was well received and it was great to re-start the Society training days which have not happened since Covid. … Continue reading Data Protection Basics: an afternoon course for the Catholic Archives Society April, 2025
New Occasional Paper: The Care and Management of Parish Records
A new CAS Occasional Paper was sent out this month to members. The Care and Management of Parish Records was written by Jenny Delves, Archivist for the Archdiocese of Southwark. This guide is based on the booklet, “RCAOS Archives & Records Management Advice for Parishes” which Jenny created for the Diocese of Southwark. The advice … Continue reading New Occasional Paper: The Care and Management of Parish Records
News from the National Archives
The National Archives is inviting applications for Archives Revealed Scoping Grants, which fund independent consultants to create expert reports on significant, unknown archival collections. Organizations can apply for grants worth £3000. The application deadline is February 14, 2025. More information is available on the National Archives website.
*Job Vacancy* De La Salle Brothers, Oxford
De La Salle Great Britain CIO (Charity No. 1208212) Oxford Part-Time, Archivist Required (24 month fixed term contract) Salary: Annual £18k - £21,600 - depending on experience (This is pro-rata of the full time salary of £30K - £36K) Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours) Based in Oxford, the De La Salle archives go … Continue reading *Job Vacancy* De La Salle Brothers, Oxford
*Job Vacancy*
Project Archivist - Farnborough, Hampshire Applications are invited from professionally qualified graduates in Archives and Records Management for the post of project archivist to begin work in January 2025 with the Sisters of Christian Education, a Catholic Congregation of women religious. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to this rich archive. The archivist will … Continue reading *Job Vacancy*
Job Vacancy*
Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul Assistant Archivist28 hours per week£28,000 - £28,800 per annum (£35,000 - £36,000 pa FTE)Mill Hill, NW7 1RE Advert - Assistant Archivist JUNE 2024Download
York Catholic History Day
Enjoy a wonderful day of history at the Bar Convent on Saturday 1st June 2024 poster-1Download
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