The Archives Office serves the Catholic Diocese of San Bernardino by maintaining the official church records and the rich history of the Catholic Community in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The archives collects, organizes, and preserves those records and historical items that have enduring value to the Diocesan Church. The Archives is responsible for gathering, evaluating and reporting the statistical information important to the Diocese. The Archives is committed to providing access to its archival materials for researchers as permitted by canon and civil law. The Archives desires to promote an understanding of the history of the Diocese so that people’s lives can be filled with hope.