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If a parish has closed, the records may have been sent to the diocesan archives or a nearby parish. If the diocese does not have an archives, the diocese chancellor usually knows where the records are. | If a parish has closed, the records may have been sent to the diocesan archives or a nearby parish. If the diocese does not have an archives, the diocese chancellor usually knows where the records are. | ||
Ann Mensch's [http://localcatholic.webs.com/newyork.htm Local Catholic Church and Family History & Genealogical Research Guide] is a free online resource that identifies the parishes of each New York county, years when parishes were created, contact information, as well as links to online records and research tips.<br> | Ann Mensch's [http://localcatholic.webs.com/newyork.htm Local Catholic Church and Family History & Genealogical Research Guide] is a free online resource that identifies the parishes of each New York county, years when parishes were created, contact information, as well as links to online records and research tips. New York City has exceptional coverage.<br> | ||
New York is divided into eight dioceses: | New York is divided into eight dioceses: | ||