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From: "Gary G. Morningstar" <>
Subject: Re: [PACAMBRI] CATHOLIC RECORDS
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 21:23:44 -0400
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I found this link for the Pittsburgh Pa Diocese. It has link to other catholic diocese both USA and International, unfortunatly the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese does not have such a web site.

http://www.diopitt.org/admserv/archives.htm

Martin W Beerman wrote:

> Sacramental records are generally kept at the parish where the
> sacraments were administered. Records for closed or consolidated
> parishes are either in the care of the consolidated parish, a nearby
> parish or the diocesan archives. Sometimes "old" records--and the
> definition of old would vary depending on the parish--also are placed in
> some repository at the diocesan level.
>
> It's best to write directly to the parish where the sacraments were
> administered. Some parishes are quick to respond and provide
> information--others are not. In most parishes, it's usually just a
> pastor, maybe another priest and possibly a secretary. Obviously, the
> larger parishes may have more staff. Their primary tasks however do not
> generally include helping genealogists...many do, but others cannot and
> that may explain for a lack of response to your inquiries.
>
> Early Cambria Co. church records have been compiled by Ledoux--up to
> 1869. The volumes may still be for sale; or lots of folks on the list
> have copies of all or some of the volumes.
>
> MWB
> Omaha, NE
>
> marie mc cullough wrote:
> >
> > I need some advice on how to get copies of Baptismal, Marriage etc. records from the Catholic Diocese. I have written twice ( Nov. 99 and the first of March) and as of this date I've received no acknowledgement of my request. The Pittsburgh Diocese responded within days so I know that this service is still provided. I enclosed a self-addressed stamped envelope and offered to pay for copies or to make a donation to no avail.
> >
> > SUGGESTIONS?
> >
> > Marie
> >
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