Collection on papal honors of the Archdiocese of Newark

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: ADN 0041

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Collection of Papal honors of the Archdiocese of Newark includes materials related to the nomination of priests and lay people for papal honors, also called papal decorations. Types of materials include lists, correspondence, telegrams, and newsclippings related to the nomination for and conference of papal honors. Honors nominated and conferred to members of the clergy include Protonotary Apostolic, Domestic Prelate, and Papal Chamberlain; those for lay persons include the Order of St. Gregory the Great (Knight of St. Gregory, Knight Commander of St. Gregory, and the Grand Cross of St. Gregory); and honors conferred on both clergy and lay persons include Pro ecclesia et pontifice and Private Chamberlain of Cape and Sword.

Dates

1929-1983

Conditions Governing Access

Temporarily closed to research.

Conditions Governing Use

All materials available in this collection (unless otherwise noted) are the property of the Monsignor William Noé Field Archives & Special Collections Center and Seton Hall University, which reserves the right to limit access to or reproduction of these materials. Reproduction of materials or content is subject to United States copyright restrictions and may be subject to federal or state privacy regulations. Permission to publish exact reproductions must be obtained from the Director of the Archives and Special Collections Center.

Extent

2.58 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Overview

The Collection of Papal honors of the Archdiocese of Newark includes materials related to the nomination of priests and lay people for papal honors, also called papal decorations.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Some materials were transferred to the Archives and Special Collections Center from the Archdiocese of Newark. Accession number 1989.022.ADN. Other materials were collected by the Archdiocesan Archivist and the Archives and Special Collections Center.