Argentina, Misiones, Catholic Church Records, 1874-1975
Catholic Church records created by parishes in the province of La Rioja, Argentina. These records include: baptisms, confirmations, marriages, deaths, and indexes.
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Argentina, Misiones, Catholic Church Records
What is in This Collection?
This collection of church records for the period of 1874 to 1975, includes baptisms, confirmations, marriages and deaths for the cities of Apóstoles, Concepción de la Sierra and Posadas. The parishes contained in the collection are San Pedro y San Pablo, Santísima Trinidad, Inmaculada Concepción and San José.
Church records are crucial for genealogical research, since civil authorities did not begin registering vital statistics until after 1886. After this date one should search in both church and civil records as there may be information in one that does not appear in the other. For instance the church records may only list the godparents whereas the civil records may list the grandparents.
Church records are the most important records for genealogical research in Argentina. The vast majority of Argentines were Catholic and were registered in the records of the local parish or diocese which are called registros parroquiales (parish registers). These records include entries for baptisms, marriage information, marriages, deaths, and burials. They can help you trace and link families. Often two and sometimes three generations are indicated in the records. In addition, church records may include church censuses, account books, confirmations, and other church-related records.
In 1886 the civil government began keeping vital records (civil registration). If you are looking for ancestors who came before this time, then the Catholic Church parish registers are the best records available to identify these individuals, since church records were around for hundreds of years prior to civil registration. For civil vital records of births, deaths, and marriages after 1886, see Argentina Civil Registration (Registro Civil).
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
Reading These Records
These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see:
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If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records:
- Registros Civiles y Parroquiales – Spanish
To Browse This Collection
| You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Argentina, Misiones, Catholic Church Records, 1874-1975. |
What Can These Records Tell Me?
The information in these records usually include the following:
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Baptismal records
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Confirmation records
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Marriage records
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Death records
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Collection Content
For additional details about these records and help using them see Argentina Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records.
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1920 Baptism Records
1907 Confirmation Records
1920 Marriage Records
1920 Death Records
Coverage Table
This collection includes records from the following locations:
| City or Town | Parish | Record Type | Year Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apóstoles | San Pedro y San Pablo | Baptism | 1899-1921 |
| Confirmation | 1902-1925 | ||
| Death | 1900-1924 | ||
| Marriage | 1899-1931 | ||
| Santísima Trinidad | Baptism | 1908, 1917-1921 | |
| Death | 1909-1938 | ||
| Marriage | 1909-1923 | ||
| Concepción de la Sierra | Inmaculada Concepción | Baptism | 1900-1921 |
| Confirmation | 1902-1925 | ||
| Marriage | 1901-1923 | ||
| Posadas | San José | Baptism | 1874-1920 |
| Confirmation | 1877-1898, 1902-1928 | ||
| Death | 1875-1975 | ||
| Marriage | 1888-1920 |
Collection Details
Language
Spanish
Location of Original Records
Parroquias Católicas (Catholic Church parishes), Misiones
"Argentina, Misiones, registros parroquiales, 1874-1975." Database with images. FamilySearch. https://FamilySearch.org : 27 January 2026. Parroquias Católicas (Catholic Church parishes), Misiones.
