Reclamation Center Guidelines
Before inquiring about a specific item, please reference this list to see if you meet the requirements to obtain the item. Please feel free consult with one of the center’s Coordinators for more information. E-mail: Reclamation@archstl.org Phone: (314) 792-646
Church Items
Church items are "restricted use only.” this means that they are reserved for liturgical use by parishes, religious orders or approved oratories, not for home or personal use. Items acquired for another diocese will require a written request from the diocese ordinary. The following items (Director Approval and Pastor Approval) are Church Items.
Director Approval
These items require written request to the Director of the Office of Sacred Worship and written approval from the Director of the Office of Sacred Worship:
Altar, Altar Stone, Crozier, Icon, Miter, Relic, Stain Glass, Tabernacle
Pastor Approval
These items require written approval from the director of the parish or other legitimate catholic institution. requested items that are moving outside the Archdiocese require director's approval:
Altar Rail, Ambo, Baptism Font, Crucifix–Large, Pew, Pulpit , Reliquary, Sanctuary, Sconce, Unction, Vestment Rack, Vestment Table
Individual Items
Individual items are separated into two categories—clergy items and laity items, for use by those groups only.
Clergy Items
These items are restricted to persons that have been ordained to holy orders. With permission from the director of the office of sacred worship seminarians studying for the priesthood maybe authorized. If a lay person is locating and claiming items on behalf of a parish or other legitimate Catholic institution, we request a letter from the leadership of that organization:
Abultion Cup, Alb, Altar Linen, Altar Vessel, Ambry, Amessa, Amice, Ash Holder, Aspergillum, Aspersorium, Baptism, Bell, Bugia, Candle, Candle Follower, Candle Lighter, Candle Stand, Candle Stick, Cape, Cassock, Censer, Chalice, Chalice Pall , Chalice Veil, Chasuble, Chasuble (black), Chasuble (blue), Chasuble (gold), Chasuble (green), Chasuble (purple), Chasuble (red), Chasuble (rose), Chasuble (white), Chasuble (yellow), Chrismatory, Ciborium, Clergy Apparel, Communion Cup, Cope, Corporal, Crown of Thorn, Cup, Dalmatic, Dalmatic (gold), Dalmatic (green), Dalmatic (purple), Dalmatic (red), Dalmatic (rose), Dalmatic (white), Decanter, Donation Box, Flag, Funeral Pall, Furniture, Hand Towel, Host Box, Humeral Veil, Hymn Board, Intinctorium, Lavabo, Lectern, Luna, Manuterge, Mass Kit, Miscellaneous, Monstrance, Ostensorium, Paten, Podium, Priedieu, Purifator, Pyx, Pyx Burse, Sanctuary Lamp, Sanctuary Lamp, Globe, Sanctuary Lamp, Stand, Sedilia, Stand, Station of the Cross, Statue, Stole, Stole (Deacon), Stole (Deacon (blue)), Stole (Deacon (gold)), Stole (Deacon (green)), Stole (Deacon (purple)), Stole (Deacon (red)), Stole (Deacon (rose)), Stole (Deacon (white)), Stole (Priest), Stole (Priest (blue)), Stole (Priest (gold)), Stole (Priest (green)), Stole (Priest (mixed color)), Stole (Priest (purple)), Stole (Priest (red)), Stole (Priest (rose)), Stole (Priest (white)), Surplice, Tabernacle Veil, Tabor, Thurible, Tray, Vase, Vestment, Vestment Case, Viaticum Case
Laity Items
These items are those items that have been donated that are more for Personal use, PSR and School Religion programs, office use, and in some cases the home. Many of these items are not photographed, but if you call the reclamation center the coordinators are able to let you know what we might have.
Advent, Antependium, Banner, Basket, Book, Book (Bible), Book (Blessing), Book (Hymnal), Book (Liturgical), Book (Liturgy of the Hours), Book (Missal), Book (nonReligious), Book (Prayer), Book (Religious), Booklet, Bowl, Candle Holder, Choir Robe, Choir Robe (blue), Choir Robe (gold), Choir Robe (green), Choir Robe (red), Cincture, Cross, Doll, Fan, Figurine, Holy Water, Hymnal Missalette, Lamp, Medal, Missal, Musical Instrument, Nativity, Pedestal, Pendant, Picture, Plaque, Plate, Platter, Portrait, Religious Articles, Rosary, Statue Cover, Unity Candle Stand