Catholic Archives of Texas

NOTE:  The Catholic Archives of Texas has suspended all genealogical research done by Archives staff until further notice.  If you would like to research your family history, you may schedule an appointment to do research on Monday through Friday between 9 am and 5pm.  A pre-arranged appointment is required. To schedule, call 512-476-6296 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  If you are unable to visit the Archives in person to do research, you may wish to hire a local proxy researcher.  The Texas State Library and Archives Commission provides a list of researchers who have given their names for this purpose:  www.tsl.state.tx.us/arc/researchers.html

Records and collections stored at the Archives are significant for administrative and historical reasons. Holdings of the Catholic Archives of Texas include records of the Texas Catholic Conference and the Texas Knights of Columbus and its Historical Commission, Texas Catholic Historical Society, and religious associations, societies and Catholic clubs in Texas; papers of Paul J. Foik, William H. Oberste, Sam Houston, Charles S. Taylor, Francis Bouchu; personal papers and biographical files of the bishops and clergy in Texas; dioceses and parish collections; documents dealing with various religious orders formed or stationed in the state; and newspapers, photographs, sacramental records on microfilm, Texana and Catholic books, and artifacts relating to the history of the Catholic Church in Texas.

• Manuscripts
• Organizational Records
• Personal Papers
• Photograph
• Microfilm
• Rare Books, Maps, and Artifacts
• Kasner Reference Library