The Archives has historical sacramental records on microfilm for many, but not all, of the parishes within the Diocese of Gaylord. The Archives does not contain the actual sacramental records for parishes that are in existence or have merged with another parish. Those records are retained and maintained by the individual parishes. For closed parishes, sacramental records are either retained/stored in an adjoining parish in the same community or may be transferred to the Archives.
Regardless of whether the documents are located in the Archives or in an individual parish, the Diocese will not allow researchers to have access to original sacramental records.
Diocesan staff will research sacramental records for any individual requiring a certificate, but will direct the individual requestor to the appropriate parish for issuance of a certificate.
For records that are more than 100 years old, Diocesan staff will respond to written research requests as the demands on their schedule permits.
(Click for more information on parish sacramental records or to access the Sacramental Records Request Form.)
