“Genealogies do not simply trace the genetic, social and economic pedigree of our families but they reveal their “stories”. It is from our families that we receive the values and beliefs that make us who we are. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke contain the genealogy of Jesus which reveals the rich salvation history of God’s search for us, which culminates in the birth of God’s Son, Jesus our Saviour. I hope that the Catholic Genealogy Website will enable you to rediscover the rich Catholic heritage you possess, to reclaim those family values based on the Gospel of Jesus, and to share those values with others.”

Bishop Kevin Dunn
Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle