All sacramental records from Catholic Defence chapels, be they on land or sea, are held and recorded in a central location at the Chancery in Canberra.
How do I apply for a Sacramental Record
To request a copy of your sacramental milestone, please visit our dedicated Sacramental Records Registration form. (This is for military servicing members and their families and former service personnel only—we do not hold records for other Catholic dioceses or parishes; this link connects you to other dioceses.)
We greatly appreciate your engagement with the sacramental life of our community and are here to support your journey of faith.
How to Register Your Request
- Baptism Records: Submit your request directly through our Sacramental Records Portal.
- Confirmation Records: Utilise the standard online baptismal form on our page and explicitly specify your need for a confirmation record.
- Current Sacraments: Reach out directly to your local Chaplain via our Chapels Directory for ongoing baptism or marriage enquiries.
If you need any further assistance with your historical records, feel free to let us know how we can help. If you belong to another faith group, please contact them for your records.
Sacramental Record Processing Times
We deeply appreciate your connection to our community and honour the importance of these sacred milestones in your life.
To help us serve you best, please note that our dedicated records staff operate on Mondays only to process these historical documents. Because locating these archival records requires careful time and care, we kindly ask that all requests be submitted a minimum of 35 days prior to when you need them.
Thank you for your understanding, patience, and cooperation as we work to preserve and share your faith journey.
What if I am from a Catholic Parish Office and I have a notification?
Please forward all confirmation and marriage notifications directly to our Chancery Office email at sec@cmoa.org.au.
We truly appreciate your partnership and dedication to keeping our shared faith records accurate and up to date.
Important Record Submission Details
- Monday Processing Only: Our records team manages and updates these archives on Mondays only.
- 35-Day Return Policy: A 35-day processing timeline applies to all submitted notifications.
- Timely Cooperation: Thank you for your patience and support in helping us maintain our archival timelines.
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