ARCHIVES
The Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine Archives documents the history and service of the Congregation from its founding in 1851 through the present. Collections include photographs, artifacts, publications, handwritten ledgers, correspondence, and other printed material pertaining to the Sisters and their ministries. There are no medical, birth, or baptismal records in these collections. Please read the frequently asked questions to help in your search. Special Collections include that of Sr. M. Ignatia Gavin (1889-1966) and Sr. M. Henrietta Gorris (1902-1983).
Location and User Information
The archival records are located at Mt. Augustine, the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity. Archives can be accessed by appointment only. Our archives are handicapped accessible.
The Heritage Room at Mt. Augustine contains many artifacts pertaining to the sisters and their many ministries. Tours may be scheduled in advance with our archivist. A booklet is also available for those wishing to take a self-guided tour.
Please direct all research inquiries to our archivist:
Marissa Ortosky-Dorantes, Archivist
5232 Broadview Road
Richfield, Ohio 44286-9481
mortosky@srsofcharity.org
330-659-5100
Frequently Asked Questions
The Future of our Archives
The Sisters of Charity are proud to be founding members of the Women Religious Archives Collaborative (WRAC). The WRAC Heritage Center in Cleveland, Ohio will be a place of study and celebration. Housing the archives of over 75 congregations of women religious in a state-of-the art facility, WRAC will make them accessible for research in person and online. It will also present public exhibits and events, and interactive digital programs, that honor the unique contributions of women religious to their communities and the country.
Learn more about this vital mission here: archivescollaborative.org
“Loving the old, bravely facing the new...”
"Our Heritage," CSA Community Song