Requesting Sacramental Records
In order to obtain sacramental records from Holy Name Cathedral, all requests must be made in writing.
Please see the list of requirements listed below.
- A letter stating exactly what you need, baptismal, marriage, or confirmation certificate, etc.
- You need to include your name at the time of the sacrament, birth date, and date of sacrament.
- You also need to include a copy of some form of identification, such as a copy of current state ID or driver’s license.
- Please provide a current phone number so someone from the parish office can contact you if questions arise.
- There will be a $10.00 fee. The check can be made payable to Holy Name Cathedral.
Mailing Address: Holy Name Cathedral
Attention: RECORDS – JoAnn O’Brien
730 N. Wabash – Chicago, IL 60611
If you have any questions, please call JoAnn O’Brien at 312-573-4401 or email her at jobrien@holynamecathedral.org
Sacramental Records and Genealogy Search
For sacramental records and genealogy search forms, please click here.
Download the sacramental records request formDownload the genealogy search request form
Light a Candle
Light a Prayer Candle at Holy Name Cathedral
Have one of our resident priests light a Cathedral candle with your prayer intention that will remain lit for one day.
Each Wednesday at 10am, your prayer intention will be placed on the Cathedral Altar for inclusion in a Private Mass offered by one of our priests.
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