Center for Archival Collections

Introduction | Agency History | Order of Microfilming

 Introduction

The records of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 1914 - 2002, were transferred for microfilming to the Center for Archival Collections, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403, in May 2002, with the cooperation of Reverend Bruce L. Farmer of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.

The collection consists of baptisms*, first communions, confirmations, marriages*, and deaths. Due to inconsistencies in pagination and transcription of data, researchers are encouraged to refer to all volumes within each series. (See order of microfilming for a detailed list of these records.)

This register and this collection was prepared by Rachel Diegel in May 2002.

*There is a seventy (70) year access restriction on baptism and marriage records. No restrictions apply to the remainder of this collection.

 Agency History

In 1914, a small group of Catholics living in Richfield Center, Ohio began petitioning the Diocese for a church of their own. The petition was granted and the congregation began to build their church building. The church was completed in October of 1914. The parish received their first resident pastor that year as well. His name was Reverend Francis C. Schmuck. When the parish received their pastor they began to care for the Mission of Sylvania. This relationship lasted until 1917, when Sylvania received a resident priest. In 1982, the parish of St. Elizabeth lost their resident pastor and became a sister parish of Marygrove. They remain sister parishes to the present.

Mossing, Lawrence A. S.T.D. History of the Diocese of Toledo. Northern Ohio - West Central Section Toledo and Lucas County. Diocese of Toledo. Toledo, Ohio. 1985. Pages 204 - 208.

 Order of Microfilming

Roll 1

1. Record Book, 1914 - 1969
   • First Communions
   • Confirmations
   • Marriages
   • Deaths

Roll 2 (RESTRICTIONS APPLY)

1. Record Book, 1933 - 1971
   • Baptisms
   • First Communions
   • Confirmations
   • Marriages
   • Deaths
2. Record Book, 1971 - 2002
   • Baptisms
   • First Communions
   • Confirmations
   • Marriages
   • Deaths
3. Baptisms, 1914 - 1932, 1957 - 1971

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