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Fees for Genealogical Research
Rules for Access to the Sacramental Records
Available Genealogical Information
Requesting Copies of the Register Entries
General Information on Searching for Your Catholic Ancestors
Parish sacramental records can be a valuable source of information to genealogists. This site explains the type of sacramental records that are maintained by the Archives, the information to be found in those records, the rules for their use and the research fees charged by the Archives. Please be sure to read this information carefully.
The Archives contains all sacramental records older than 70 years beginning in 1808 for parishes in the following counties of Pennsylvania: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington. Researchers seeking information in those counties prior to 1808 should contact:
Fax: (724) 837-0857
Tel: (724) 837-0901
Greensburg, PA 15601
723 E. Pittsburgh Street
Diocese of Greensburg
www.dioceseofgreensburg.org
In addition to genealogical research, the Archives and Records Center has many resources on the history of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Those researchers interested in historical facts can find much information from photographs to official documents.
For more information on historical research or sacramental records, please call us at (412) 456-3158 or email us at [email protected].