Research for genealogical purposes, is confined to records prior to December 31, 1915. Pre-1916 records are available for research on microfilm.
All open parishes keep their own records.
Old St. Mary's and St. Elizabeth's, whose earliest books are now at the Archives. Orphanage Records Access to these records is restricted. Only the person included in the record can request and receive information from his or her records. No one else is entitled to this information, except with written consent of the individual named in the records. The records for 93 closed Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago are located at the Archives.