Hi, Donna- That's a question best asked on one of the Italy lists. Check the index for the list in that area: http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Joan In a message dated 9/14/2009 1:39:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, djzinn@pa.net writes: Hello Folks: A friend of mine is beginning his family tree. His family is new to the USA - only about 3rd or 4th generation here. He found out at a family reunion that his family can be traced back to a town about 15 miles or so from Rome, Italy and he was told that the family name was changed from another surname to NERICCIO. We were wondering if there are any church records for Roman Catholic churches near this area in Italy and if so - how could we find them?? I am familiar with searching records in the USA but not outside of our country... any help appreciated!!! Donna