Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary Collection

Collection

Identifier: PG 0423.02E

Scope and Contents

Materials in this collection reflect the work of the Most Holy Rosary Confraternity in promoting Marian devotion. Records include membership ledgers, correspondence, canonical forms, spiritual materials, and promotional campaigns.

Dates

Creation: 1939-2025

Conditions Governing Access

Material from this Collection may only be accessed upon consultation and written permission from the Provincial.

Conditions Governing Use

Some materials might require the use of audiovisual materials. Any AV materials must be viewed using equipment within the archive. Contact the archivist prior to visiting.

Biographical / Historical

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The Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary, also known as the Rosary Altar Society or Rosary Society, is a global association of Catholics who honor the Virgin Mary by praying the Rosary. Members pray the Rosary weekly, including each other's intentions. Founded in the 1470s by Blessed Alan de la Roche, O.P., and later expanded by Fr. Joseph Sprenger, O.P., the Confraternity helped spread devotion to the Rosary. It has always been directed by the Dominican Friars.

Members promise to pray the Rosary weekly, gaining spiritual benefits like indulgences and the prayers of other members. The Confraternity was reorganized by Pope Leo XIII in 1898.

The Confraternity has continued within the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great since its inception. The leader of the each confraternity was called the Director from 1939 to 1978. From 1978 to 2012, there was an overall Director of Confraternities that oversall all confraternities within the Province. From 2012 to the present, the position name was changed to Promoter and each confratenity was assigned to an individual friar.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Latin

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection holds materials related to the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary within the Province of St. Albert the Great. Included are correspondence between the Director of Confraternities and laity, devotional materials, and a number of enrollment records for various parishes. The collection comprises three boxes.