Re St Patrick's Cathedral, the staff is apparently not able to spend much time on research. The church records are available from LDS Family History Centers if you order microfilms #1398552 [1850-1885] 1398553 [1885-1926].. These films are also at the Newark Archdiocesan Archives at Seton Hall University, but there are only two or three machines and you have to make an appointment about 5-6 months in advance. If you know the exact dates I'm sure you could get standard certificates from the Archives in relatively short time. Newark Archdiocesan Archives Walsh Library Seton Hall University South Orange Avenue South Orange NJ07079 1-973-761-9476 Mrs Turner Good hunting Joe Cummins