Illinois, Chicago, Catholic Church Records - Inventory

This table lists each of the over 200 churches in the Diocese of Chicago that have records included in this collection. Knowing exactly which church a family attended is vital to finding them in the records. Information on the Chicago Ancestors site can help you identify which churches are closest to the family's residence. Please note some vital records will identify the ward of the city a person lived in. City directories can also help you to determine their residence and ward. This information may help you determine which church was closest to their residence.

The link in the Church column will open a new window where you can see the FamilySearch Catalog record for this church. The catalog record will describe the contents of each film and digital folder.

This table may be resorted by clicking on any column heading. The default sort is by Church Name.