Maureen, My maternal Irish born grandfather was "re-baptized" as a Mormon. I do not share the Mormon's belief that one's faith can be changed by being included as part of another religious group. My grandfather was born, raised, was married, died and was buried as a Catholic and nothing mortally can change that. I know that. The Church knows that but what about people 200-300 years from now. Would they understand that when they are researching? That being said, the records belong to the Catholic Church whether here or in another country. The Church's view is that they are sacramental records. Some dioceses are more strict about that policy than others (ever try to get a record from Tipperary or Kerry?). Nora Hopkins FitzGerald Hopkins - Castlebar, Co. Mayo/New York City Grant - Drumboniff, Co. Down/NYC In a message dated 12/31/2007 9:18:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mcshelly2@msn.com writes: There has been a problem with the LDS because, as you may or may not know, the LDS family researchers re-baptize all of their ancestors as Mormons, that is their sole purpose for doing the filming and opening their Family History Centers. The un-cooperating Catholic Bishops here and Lutheran Bishops in Germany feel that is not ethical practice -- nor what those individual souls would ever wish for! So they are protecting your dear ancestors from what they believe is an eternal fate far worse than your temporal anger with ecclesiastical authorities! Maureen **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)