Mission and vision

The Archivists for Congregations of Women Religious (ACWR) is a professional organization dedicated to achieving the following objectives:

ACWR Mission Statement 
Archivists for Congregations of Women Religious (ACWR) assists lay and religious archivists and archive-
adjacent professionals in the management, interpretation, and preservation of the historical record of
Catholic sisters and nuns in the United States and worldwide.

ACWR Vision Statements
1. We build and sustain a community of professional practice through collaboration, engagement, and
educational opportunities.
2. We advocate for the protection and accessibility of the historical records of women religious.
3. We promote the rich contributions of Catholic sisters and nuns to the broader historical narrative.