Last Monday, the ARCAT staff had the opportunity to attend the blessing and opening of the
Bishop Farrell Library & Archives in the Diocese of Hamilton. The
newly renovated building is located within the diocesan complex, beside the Chancery Office and Christ the King Cathedral Basilica. It was a lovely event and the archives facilities were especially impressive. Congratulations to the Director of Library & Archives, Dominy Williams, and to the Diocese of Hamilton!
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The new library & archives on the cathedral grounds. |
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Bishop Farrell Library - named after the first ordinary of the diocese. |
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Archival storeroom with movable shelving and this fancy screen for storing wall-mounted objects. |
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Archival facilities include a processing room with a digitization lab,
and a transfer/holding room for new accessions. |
Perched on the edge of the Niagara escarpment, the Cathedral's steeple is clearly visible when approaching the city from the east. It was wonderful to finally go inside.
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Approaching Hamilton on Hwy 403 West, the steeple is a dominant feature on the landscape. |
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Christ the King Cathedral Basilica, Diocese of Hamilton |
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