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Parish History Collection

The Parish History Collection consists of published parish histories as well as other printed material and ephemera relating to a particular parish. The amount and kind of material varies by parish. At this time, complete inventories are available only for parishes in the state of Pennsylvania. Inquiries on parishes outside of Pennsylvania can be made by phone or e-mail. Some material for parishes outside of Pennsylvania may be found in the General Pamphlet Collection which is available can be searched through our web site. There is also a large collection of Monthly Parish Calendars for many of the parishes in the current Archdiocese of Philadelphia. There are a limited number of parish calendars for other parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 

Artistic rendering of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. (ca.1890)

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View a complete list of parishes, both active and closed, located within the Archdiocese: Parishes Index

Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center

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