Get in Touch
The Provincial Archive of the Passionist Congregation, St Joseph's Province, holds the historical records of the Province in England and Wales. The physical holdings are currently located at Douai Abbey, Berkshire. Enquiries about the archive and its contents are welcome by email.
Matthew Bruton — Provincial Archivist
Email archivesmtargus@eircom.net Archive location Douai AbbeyUpper Woolhampton
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 5TQ
Irish Passionist Archives
The archive of the Irish Province, St Patrick's Province, is held at Mount Argus, Dublin. Many of the sources cited on this website — including the Irish Passionists Archives Catalogue — are drawn from the Mount Argus holdings.
Email archivesmtargus@eircom.net Phone +353 1 499 2048 Address Passionist ArchivesMount Argus
Harold's Cross
Dublin 6W
Ireland
Online Catalogue
The detailed catalogue of the St Joseph's Province holdings is available through the Catholic Archives online catalogue:
Catalogue catholicarchives.co.ukThe catalogue describes the physical holdings in detail and can be searched by name, date, or subject.
Research Enquiries
The archive welcomes enquiries from researchers, family historians, and members of the public with an interest in the history of the Passionist Congregation in England and Wales. The archive holds material relevant to:
- The history of individual Passionist houses and their communities
- Biographical research on members of St Joseph's Province
- The life and causes of Blessed Dominic Barberi and Fr Ignatius Spencer
- The history of Catholic missions in England, Wales, and beyond
- Parish and retreat house records for former Passionist foundations
Please describe your research interest as fully as possible when making an enquiry, including any names, dates, or places that are relevant. Access to original documents is by appointment and subject to the archive's access conditions.