Roman Catholic Parish Registers - Carfin and Glasgow

[Lodger]

They can only say no, right?

It would be amiss of them if they did......surely they must know that 

It isn't as simple as all that. Almost every parish is down to only having one priest. Try finding a parish where the priest is actually at home and has enough time to stand over someone while they search through records, they couldn't allow a stranger time alone with valuable historical documents as it isn't the first time a page or two has been torn out and taken.
So, try making an appointment, don't just turn up and expect to be let in!
The priest at St Patrick's is Canon Hill, I think he's on his own there. At Carfin it's Father McGachey, he's a very busy man as he has Carfin Grotto to administer. There is a Decon there but I don't think he lives in the presbytery and may only be at the church on weekends.

so, better to make an appointment. (and be nice, lay it on thick, plenty of honey and you'll catch more flies!)

[Matt R]

I hear you Lodger...I have absolutely no intention of turning up and requesting there and then that I see the records. I'm due to visit in half term (Feb 9-16) and I a relative is going to ask on Sunday.

Wish me luck!

Cheers,

Matt.

[ITBookworm]

Thanks for asking the question Matt 

For some reason I had assumed that if the records weren't on Scotlands People they were missing. It looks like I will need to work out the nearest parish for the records I want and ask the Parish priest. At least I know they are findable now 

[sancti]

Parishes will have an email contact that you can use to ask for birth, marriage, death enquiries.

[billyboy61]

Hi there regarding St Pats in Anderston, I was allowed a good few years back to view the records for my mums family who where parishioners of that church and the people were very welcoming and helpful , I think the Priest has changed now , good luck