Diocese of Brooklyn

Genealogical Records for the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens FAQ

Where can I find sacramental records?
The sacramental records of the Diocese of Brooklyn have not been centralized. This means that
you must contact the appropriate parish to obtain a sacramental record, supplying them with the
name and date you want them to check. To contact the appropriate parish you will need to
determine their address during the time period you are interested in.

What records do parishes have?
Canon law requires every parish to permanently keep records of baptism, confirmation and
marriage. Many parishes retain records of first communion, but not all, since it is not required by
canon law. While some parishes kept records of sick calls and funerals, this was not always the
case.