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==== Diocese of St. Paul  ====
==== Diocese of St. Paul  ====
Diocese of St. Paul, formerly part of the Edmonton Archdiocese, was established in August 1948. It is comprised of a 90 mile strip which spans the province from just north of Edmonton, but includes a narrow strip which extends north along the eastern side of the province.  
Diocese of St. Paul, formerly part of the Edmonton Archdiocese, was established in August 1948. It is comprised of a 90 mile strip which spans the province from just north of Edmonton, but includes a narrow strip which extends north along the eastern side of the province.  


:'''Chancery Office''' <br>4410 -51 Avenue <br>St. Paul, Alberta T0A 3A2 <br>Telephone: (780) 645-3277<br>Email: [mailto:diospaul@incentre.net diospaul@incentre.net]
:'''Chancery Office''' <br>4410 -51 Avenue <br>St. Paul, Alberta T0A 3A2 <br>Telephone: (780) 645-3277<br>
 
The birth, marriage and death records are considered private. Currently, privacy protocols are strict, and information is given only to the individual named in the record.
All baptisms and confirmations have been computerized and copies can be obtained for a fee per certificate (prepaid). Marriages and burials are being added to the database, working back. Lengthy family searches will be undertaken at a per hour fee. Personal searches are not usually allowed.<br>
 
===== Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan  =====
===== Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan  =====
The area covering the north-west corner of the province was part of the Vicariate of the Athabasca from 1862 to 1927, when it became the Vicariate of Grouard. It was named an Archdiocese in 1967.  
The area covering the north-west corner of the province was part of the Vicariate of the Athabasca from 1862 to 1927, when it became the Vicariate of Grouard. It was named an Archdiocese in 1967.  


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