Official Catholic Directory

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Archives Office

We frequently assist parishes with photos or information about parish history.
Parish Director of Religious Education | Youngstown City Parishes

The Youngstown City parish communities of Saint Columba, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Patrick and Saint Angela Merici are looking for a qualified full time Parish Director of Religious Education.
Protect Your Original Parish Documents

If you have original documents or photographs framed on a wall, protect them as much as possible. If you are deciding which parish records to keep, please note the Diocesan Record Retention Guidelines, found at: https://doy.org/archives/
Records and certificates for baptisms both before and after adoption

Sacramental records are not open for public viewing.
Bound sacramental registers are the official records, not a database

Catechist Café contains guidance on how to find a sacramental record from a closed or merged parish, and the proper keeping of sacramental records.
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.