Records date from the 1790s to the present and are available to clergy, researchers of parish history, and to persons interested in genealogy and in local, cultural, and social history. Parish register entries for baptisms, marriages and burials have been indexed to 1960. To acquire, preserve, and make available the historically significant records of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Ottawa. The Diocesan Archives does not purchase archival material. The archives welcomes volunteers to enjoy and contribute time to the preservation of our documentary heritage.
Volunteers are able to execute a variety of tasks based on their interests and abilities.
Volunteers are an asset and strength to the Diocesan Archives. At the Diocesan Archives we offer appropriate instruction, training, encouragement, and support for any who wish to volunteer their skills, time, and service. The Friends of the Diocesan Archives has been formed to provide additional support for the Archives and the affiliated Wilfred H. Bradley Reference Library. Members are encouraged to become actively involved in the various activities of the Friends. A Newsletter has been printed and is mailed to members of the Friends.