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Detroit Archdiocese Closed Parishes & records

How to get Sacramental records from closed or merged parishes.

St. Albertus Church

Although the parish was closed in 1990, it still stands in the old Polish quarter of the City of Detroit as a silent sentinel with its daughter churches of Sweetest Heart of Mary, St. Josaphat, St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr and St. Hyacinth as reminders of the Polish roots of the city. The closing of the parish church was the motivating factor for a group to establish the Polish American Historic Site Association, Inc.

St. Casimir Church

This website maintained by a former graduate of Saint Casimir School, Tom Wozniak features a host of information. School yearbooks from 1931 through 1969 are available for review as well as Jubilee books.

St. Florian Church

St. Florian was founded in 1907 with Fr. Bernard Zmijewski who served as it’s first pastor.

St. Hedwig Church

St. Hedwig is the third oldest Polish parish in Detroit. The church has come a long way since 1903.

St. Hyacinth Church

This parish was the eighth Polish parish founded in 1907 with Fr. Sylvester Kolkiewicz as its first pastor.

St. John Cantius Catholic Church

Information regarding St. John Cantius Catholic Church that was in Delray (neighborhood of Detroit). Site maintained by Tom and Kathy Wozniak.

Sweetest Heart of Mary

This historic parish was founded by Fr. Dominik Kolasinski and officially dedicated on December 24, 1893. In 2013, St. Josaphat was joined with Sweetest Heart of Mary to become Mother of Divine Mercy Parish.

Links

Cyndi's List

A comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online. Your genealogy starting point for more than 15 years!

Family Search

FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization dedicated to connecting families across generations. Search the catalog of genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) made available by FamilySearch. Many items can be loaned to local Family History Centers around the world for your review.

Michigan Census Records

Michigan Census Finder is a tool designed to help you find sites which offer free Michigan census records online.

Multilingual Keyboard

This site will come in handy for those who want to use Polish diacriticals. Browse the link for other language helps.

Poland Family History Research

Listing of the data collections to help trace your Polish Ancestors. Linked through the Ancestry.com site, the list shows some collections that are FREE to view.