Archive Department
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Welcome to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston Archive Department!
It is our mission to collect, preserve, and provide access to records of the parishes and administration of the Archdiocese of Boston. Furthermore, to assist researchers in their scholarly, genealogical, and other work, in an effort to cultivate a better understanding and appreciation of the history of the Archdiocese and the Boston Catholic community.
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How Can We Help You?
- I need a sacramental certificate to receive a sacrament or be a sponsor.
- I would like to request my school transcript.
- I am doing genealogy research.
- I would like to schedule a research appointment.
- I would like to contact you about an issue not listed above.
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Sacramental Certificates
Sacramental certificates can be provided to those who are receiving sacraments and need to prove their eligibility, or those who will be sponsoring a baptismal or confirmation candidate.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE REQUEST.
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School Records
For information about how to find if your school is still open, closed, or to find our transcript reuqest form please visit our School Records page.
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Genealogy Request
Sacramental records are not public records, however, we are pleased to allow access to those dating from 1789 through 1950 for general research purposes. Records from 1951 to the present will remain closed except to those named in the records or for official Church use.
Please note that we have digitized our sacramental records from 1789-1920, and they are available, for free, via AmericanAncestors.org. Please visit our Digital Collections Page for more information.
TO SUBMIT A RESEARCH REQUEST PLEASE CLICK HERE AND COMPLETE THE FORM
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Scheduling a Research Appointment
You can find more information about research policies and procedures by visitng our Researcher Access and Resources page and clicking the "Visit the Library" tab.
TO REQUEST A RESEARCH APPOINTMENT PLEASE CLICK HERE AND COMPLETE THE FORM
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General Inquiries
Please visit our "Contact Us" page and use the form provided to submit your general inquiry.
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