Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine

Sacramental Certificates (Baptism, Confirmation and/or Marriage)

The Diocese of Brownsville does NOT maintain sacramental records. Records are kept and issued by the parish where the sacrament was administered.

A listing of parish contact information is located under the “Directory” tab on the Main Menu.

Copies of records are given to specific individuals:

• Records for adults – Given only to the person named on the sacrament.
• Records for minors – Given to parents or person with legal guardianship. (If parents of a child are separated or divorced, both parents, regardless of legal custody have right to obtain record)
• Another Catholic parish can obtain the record.

If you know the parish where your sacrament was administered, we ask that you please contact the parish.

If  you do not know the parish where your sacrament was administered, please try any of the following search methods:

1. Contact the parishes yourself.
2. Contact the Diocese of Brownsville at 956-542-2501

The formal annulment process begins at your parish. The Petitioner must make an appointment with the parish priest or deacon to begin the preliminary paperwork for the annulment.

For more FAQ related to "Annulments" please check the following document:

Tribunal FAQ

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