Religions/Churches

Church records often predate civil vital records, and can fill gaps in those instances where civil records are missing. Additionally, church records may consist of minutes, financial records, annual reports, publications, correspondence, clippings, even photographs.

It is not easy to get the necessary church permits to study the original church books and at times, it is almost impossible but you should try.  Also do remember that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) have microfilm a great deal of church material and what you are looking for might already be in films.

• Baptist Church Directory
• Catholic Church Directory
• Catholic Church Records (are shown under our Vital Records section)
• Catholic Dioceses in Puerto Rico

Our members can also review the following files:

• Catholic Church Officials
  
  • Dorado
  • Humacao
  • Las Piedras
  • Manatí
  • Maunabo
  • Orocovis
  • Río Piedras
  • Sabana Grande
  • Salinas
  • San Germán
  • San Juan: Iglesia San Agustin, Puerta de Tierra
  • Villalba
• Hermanos Cheos
• Relación de Curas en PR - 1777
• San Germán: Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana

Suggested Reading and References
	Los Registros Parroquiales y la Microhistoria Demografica en PR, Mario A. Rodriguez Leon, O.P., 1990