Application for Sacramental Certificates from the Archdiocese of Newark Archives
Where are Sacramental Records Held?
The Archdiocese of Newark Archives holds the records from many closed parishes, as well as a handful of early registers from open parishes. Below is a table listing the sacramental records in our collection. If the parish where you received your sacraments is not on this list, it is either:
- An open, active parish which holds its sacramental records at the parish office. In this case, contact the parish directly to obtain your certificate. Information about open parishes can be found at https://rcan.org/parishes/.
- A merged parish whose records are kept at the combined parish. To check record locations for merged parishes please refer to this page: https://rcan.org/sacramental-records/.
Sacramental Records Held in the Archdiocesan Archives
| City | Parish | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| East Orange | Our Lady of All Souls | 1914–1993 |
| East Orange | Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament | 1916–1993 |
| Irvington | Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | 1907–1993 |
| Hoboken | Hospital Chapel, St. Mary's Hospital | 1950–2006 |
| Jersey City | Sacred Heart | 1905–2005 |
| Jersey City | St. Ann (Lithuanian) | 1910–1974 |
| Jersey City | St. Boniface | 1863–1998 |
| Jersey City | St. Bridget | 1869–1998 |
| Jersey City | Hospital Chapel, St. Francis Hospital | 1921–1991 |
| Jersey City | St. Lucy | 1884–1986 |
| Jersey City | St. Peter | 1842–1998 |
| Kearny/Arlington | Chapel at Catholic Protectory/Boystown | 1888–1950 |
| Moonachie | St. Anthony | 1904–1955 |
| Newark | Queen of Angels | 1930–2012 |
| Newark | Sacred Heart Vailsburg | 1892–2010 |
| Newark | St. James (open, later records held at the parish office) | Baptism 1854–1929, Marriage 1854–1867, Communion 1920–1947 |
| Newark | St. John (open, later records held at the parish office) | Baptism 1832–1890, Marriage 1832–2011 |
| Newark | St. Joseph, Market Street | 1850–1980 |
| Newark | St. Mary Magdalene | 1892–1920 |
| Newark | Chapel at St. Mary's Orphanage | Baptism 1913–1948, Communion/Confirmation 1958–1970 |
| Newark | St. Peter | 1864–1972 |
| Newark | St. Philip Neri | 1887–1968 |
| Newark | St. Stephen | 1901–1968 |
| Orange | St. John | Baptism 1852–1919, Marriage 1872–1929, Communion/Confirmation 1875–1948 |
| Orange | Hospital Chapel, St. Mary's Hospital | Baptism 1921–1941, 1977–1986 |
| Orange | St. Venantius | 1887–1983 |
| Secaucus | Hospital Chapel, Priest Pollack Hospital | Baptism 1935–1978 |
| Secaucus | St. Joseph, Laurel Hill | 1886–1959 |
If you have any questions about where to find records, please feel free to reach out to the Archdiocesan Archives at 973-761-9126 or archives@rcan.org.
Authorized Recipients of Sacramental Certificates
- Individuals requesting their own sacramental records for Church or civil purposes
- The parent of a minor child or legally qualified guardian requesting sacramental records for a Church or civil purpose. (Please note if your child is over 18 they will have to submit their own request.)
- A spouse or adult child of a deceased person (Please contact 973-761-9126 or archives@rcan.org for special instructions in this case.)
- A priest, parish, tribunal office, or other Catholic institution that is requesting a copy of a sacramental record for official Church purposes – if you are in this category please do not fill out this form and instead contact 973-761-9126 or archives@rcan.org