The Diocesan Archives of the Diocese of Rockville Centre serves as the repository to preserve historical materials created by its departments and parishes.
Archival records are records that have permanent value.
Canon law, state, and federal regulations provide guidance on how long documents should be kept. The Chancellor of the Diocese and the Diocesan Archivist are responsible for the acquisition of diocesan archival materials and all aspects of their care once they are transferred. Most of the Archives holdings are acquired through the diocesan records management program. Occasionally donations are made by individuals. Therefore, the Archives does not seek materials created by an entity outside of this diocese.