A new location and new generation of archivists accompanied the development and commitment to the new vision for the Archdiocese's Archives. A national search was initiated by Rev. Robert Kealy, Chancellor, to find someone to oversee both the archives and records management program. Madaj's successor, John J. Treanor, continues to preserve and safeguard the Archives of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Archives, in October 1996, made its final move to its present location at 711 West Monroe Street. In honor of the man so interested in preserving Archdiocesan history, the Archives was dedicated to Joseph Cardinal Bernardin.
Automation enhances the description of archival materials and operations of records management.
Special microfilming projects have addressed several collections. Our Catholic society is entering into a new age of global interaction and competition. It is experiencing rapidly evolving technological changes, which will prove to be extremely important in the pursuit of positive collection development policy, preservation, and broad access. By Rev. Msgr. Harry C. Koenig, S.T.D. Caritas Christi Urget Nos Institutional History Archdiocese of Chicago .