Records Retention & Management

Legal & Compliance Office

Records Management

Proper records management is essential to the mission and operations of the Diocese. The Diocese of Phoenix maintains a Records Retention Schedule to ensure that required documents are identified, preserved, and securely maintained.

Following the retention schedule helps diocesan locations:

  • Comply with civil, Church, and regulatory requirements
  • Protect confidential and sensitive information
  • Preserve important historical and operational records

All parishes, schools, missions, and ministries are expected to follow the retention schedule and store records securely. If you are unsure how long a record must be kept or whether it can be disposed of, please contact the Office of Legal & Compliance.

Use of the Diocese Name & Logo

The Diocese of Phoenix name, logo, and website content are the intellectual property of the Diocese and may not be used without written permission.

Requests should be directed to The Office of the Chancellor.