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[[Image:Nystpeters.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]Most Catholic records have not been gathered to central repositories. You must determine the town where your ancestors lived and the parish they most likely attended and then write to that parish. <br> | [[Image:Nystpeters.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]Most Catholic records have not been gathered to central repositories. You must determine the town where your ancestors lived and the parish they most likely attended and then write to that parish. <br><br> | ||
If a parish has closed, the records may have been sent to the diocesan archives or | 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.<br> | ||