Mission
The mission of the Archives Office is to collect, preserve, and make available the permanent and official records of the Diocese of Youngstown, its people, parishes, churches, institutions, and associations.
Announcements
Where can you find sacramental records for a closed or merged parish?
Catechist Café contains guidance on how to find a sacramental record from a closed or merged parish, and the proper keeping of sacramental records.
Resources
Questions about what to save or dispose of in parish records?
Do you want to know what to save in your parish records? Not sure where your sacramental records reside? The Archives Office can help!
Please Send Parish Anniversary & Recipe Books or Booklets
The diocesan Archive Office is collecting copies of commemorative parish books and booklets, including recipes!
Can You Change a Sacramental Register?
When and how can you change a sacramental register? Find out more from the Archives Office.
About Sacramental Records
If you are unsure of where your sacramental records are presently located because of the closing or merging of your parish, please see our List of Sacramental Records Locations.
Requesting a Sacramental Record
The Archives of the Diocese of Youngstown holds sacramental registers from closed parishes and institutions. Due to the personal and confidential nature of the information it is Diocesan policy that sacramental registers created after 1930 are not available to the public.
The following individuals may, however, request and obtain certified copies of sacramental certificates by completing the form below:
- The recipient of the sacrament;
- If the recipient of the sacrament is currently a minor, the minor’s parents;
- If the recipient of the sacrament currently has a legal guardian, the legal guardian;
- If the recipient of the sacrament is deceased, an immediate relative;
- Requesting church institutions;
- Persons who demonstrate a legitimate reason for requesting the record.
To request a sacramental record or other information please complete the form below.
Please complete all required fields and click "Submit."