“Jackson County settlers some miles south of Bellevue in the 1860s did business in either Slabton, where there was a sawmill, or Old Springbrook, or “new” Springbrook. The Methodists worshipped in Liberty School, the Baptists in Old Springbrook, but the Catholics gathered in homes when a missionary visited them. Sometimes his coming was announced with a cannon shot. When the Catholic population reached about 40 families in 1864, they organized a parish, which was later named for Saints Peter and Paul.”

- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, “Parish Profile #49: Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Springbrook,” Dubuque: The Witness, 15 November 1987.]]> ACCW Parish History project, History (1 compilation)

Archives note about tape of Springbrook in St. Peter’s Sabula file (1 document)

Chancellor, M.C. Sullivan 1918-1919 to be included in Annual Statement (1 document)

History (1 compilation)

Holy Mission Cards 1912, 1923 (3 cards)

Letter from City to Rev. Msgr. William A. Roach (2 documents)

Pastor List (1 document)

Rev. Roach Letters 1959 (1 document)

Sts. Peter and Paul Church 1938-1988 (2 booklets)

“Anniversary Celebration.” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXIX No. 24. 6 August 1989.

Callaghan, Sally. “Years Ago.” The Herald-Leader, 27 September 1990, p. 5.

Chronicles of the Perpetual Help and St. Peter’s Mission, Springbrook, Iowa 1884. n.d.

“First Communion.” The Herald-Leader. 29 May 1997, p. 8.  

“Sister Heiar celebrates 25 years.” The Herald-Leader, 9 May 1991, p. 7.

Slattery, Patrick. “Pastor, farmer work together to benefit school children.” Wisconsin State Farmer. 23

September 1994, p. 9.

“Springbrook,” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXV No. 37, 10 November 1985.

“Springbrook Catholic Church marks 125 years.” The Herald-Leader, 10 August 1989.

“Ss. Peter and Paul First Communicants,” The Herald-Leader, 4 June 1998, p. 9.

The Liturgy Committee, “Pilgrim church open to visitors.” Dubuque: The Witness, 20 July 2008.]]> The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College.]]> Kucera Center for Catholic Thought
Frank and Ida Goedken Series: "Spiritual Life in the Upper Mississippi River Valley"]]> History of the parish over the span of 155 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep]]> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights]]>
- Rev. Edgar Kurt, The Witness, Profile #122, 30 April 1989.]]> DECREE OF POSSESSION (2 documents)
FINANCIAL STATEMENT (8 documents)
HISTORY (3 documents)
LETTERS (2 documents)
NEWS (3 documents)
PASTOR LIST (2 documents)

Cooney, Terence P. and Joanne. “Our Visit,” Correspondence to DBQCAO. 27 October 2003.

St. Kieran’s Parish and St. Agnes Parish. “Papers in Chancery Files.” Archives: Archdiocese of Dubuque.” Dubuque, Iowa, 29 January 1929.]]> The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College. ]]> Kucera Center for Catholic Thought
Frank and Ida Goedken Series: "Spiritual Life in the Upper Mississippi River Valley"]]> History of the parish over the span of 150 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]>
-Kurt, Rev. Msgr. Edgar, “Parish Profile #154,” The Witness, December 17, 1989.]]> Hirsch 40th Anniversary of Ordination (1 document)
Hirsch Correspondences (1 document)
History (25 collections)
Kaleidoscope Day/Open House (1 document)
Pastor Cards (1 collection)
Pastor List (6 documents)
Property Blueprints (1 document)
Regional and Liturgy Celebration (1 collection)

“Archdiocese’s ‘Rapid Relief 2008,’ The Witness, 24 August 2008, 10.

“St. Aloysius Gets a Facelift,” Calmar Courier Today, “Fall Home Improvement Issue,” September 1, 1992, p. 4.]]> The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College. ]]> Kucera Center for Catholic Thought
Frank and Ida Goedken Series: "Spiritual Life in the Upper Mississippi River Valley"]]> History of the parish over the span of 140 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]>
-Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, Parish Profile #225, The Witness, May 19, 1991.]]> History (7 documents)
Status change documents (6 documents)
Correspondence (5 documents)

Noonan, Patrick. "Warranty Deed (No. 150)." 23 January, 1903.

Unknown author. Handwritten journal, likely of sermons. n.d.

Unknown photographer. Photograph of church. n.d.]]> The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College. ]]> Kucera Center for Catholic Thought
Frank and Ida Goedken Series: "Spiritual Life in the Upper Mississippi River Valley"]]> History of the parish over the span of 97 years, including information about its priests and parishioners. ]]>
-Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, Parish Profile #206, The Witness, January 6, 1991.]]> Church opening (2 documents)
Parish history (2 documents)
Parish life (10 documents)
Closing articles (3 documents)

Walk, Chuck. “St. Ansgar founded by C.L Clausen.” Mason City Globe-Gazette, n.d.

Beyer, Larry. Donahue, Bob. Heineman, Joseph. Herman, Neil. Kelley, Elvira. Klecknes, LaRayne. Mayer, Terry. Miller, Dianne. Mullerback, Margaret. Pierce, Ramona. Smith, John P. “Constitution.” Parish society constitution. 1985.]]> The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College. ]]> Kucera Center for Catholic Thought
Frank and Ida Goedken Series: "Spiritual Life in the Upper Mississippi River Valley"]]> History of the parish over the span of 54 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]> “Saint Joseph Parish began in 1855 with the building of a church at Paint Rock in the northeastern corner of the state in Allamakee County. The post office name of Paint Rock changed to Allamakee, to Adams Junction, to Waukon Junction, to Harpers Ferry, but Saint Joseph Church was out in the country. So there was reason to build Saint Ann Church in the town of Harpers Ferry in 1897.”

- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, “Parish Profile #29: Saint Ann-Saint Joseph Parish, Harpers Ferry.” Dubuque: The Witness, 21 June 1987.

]]> Annual History (8 compilations)

Archive Organizational documents (4 documents)

Centennial Invitation (2 documents)

Financial Statement (5 compilations)

History (1 document)

Interparish Fund (1 document0

Letter Msgr. Wolfe from J.J. Costelloe (2 documents)


“Church Addition,” The Witness, 8 March 1987.

“Harpers Ferry Native joins VMM,” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXV No. 44, 5 January 1986.

McMahon, Steve. “If something is usable, operable, he’ll haul it,” The Witness, 18 July 2004.]]> The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College.]]> Kucera Center for Catholic Thought
Frank and Ida Goedken Series: "Spiritual Life in the Upper Mississippi River Valley"]]> History of the parish over the span of 122 years, including information about its priests and parishioners. ]]>
- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, Parish Profile #52, The Witness, December 1, 1987.]]> MASS PROGRAMS (3 documents)
PARISH NEWSLETTERS (4 documents)

“Souvenir Program… St. Anthony’s Church Concert.” 4 February,
1900.

Van der Meer, W.J, Jr. “Saint Anthony’s Church, Dubuque, Iowa: Rt. Rev. Peter O’Malley, Pastoral Golden Jubilee, 1898-1948.”

“St. Anthony CELEBRATION OF REDEDICATION.” Invitation pamphlet. December 1996.

“Rededication of St. Anthony Church.” Mass program. 14 December, 1996.

Unknown author(s). “St. Anthony’s Church; Dubuque, Iowa, 1985.” Parish directory. 1985.

McCarey, John and Karla. “St. Anthony’s High School Youth Retreat.” Invitation and release form. 1990.

Parish Plan Task Force. “St. Anthony’s Parish Plan.” 1975.

Blessington, W.H. Letter to James Byrne. 11 December, 1975.

Byrne, James. Response to William Blessington. 15 December, 1975.]]> The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College. ]]> Kucera Center for Catholic Thought
Frank and Ida Goedken Series: "Spiritual Life in the Upper Mississippi River Valley"
]]> History of the parish over the span of 142 years, including information about its priests and parishioners. ]]> “When Father Patrick Burke was appointed pastor of Independence to succeed Father Gosker in 1878, he planned a church for Jesup congregation. It was built in 1880 and dedicated to Saint Athanasius. That year Father Peter O’Dowd succeeded Father Burke at Independence. In 1890 the first church was moved from its foundation and later sold. A larger frame church, built on the site, was completed in 1891. It served the parish until 1955.

- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, “Parish Profile #180: Saint Athanasius Parish, Jesup.” Dubuque: The Witness, 24 June 1990.  

]]> Annual History Report 1913, 1960, 1976, 1978-79, 79-80, 1980-81 (6 compilations)

Centennial (1 document)

Dunn, Rev. Francis D., The Life and Times of St. Athanasius Parish. 1961. (over 94 pages)

Golf Outing 5th Annual 1991 (1 document)

Golf Outing 10th Annual 1997 (1 document)

History (3 compilations)

History Summary 1937-1961 (4 documents)

Norb Bahl Letter (1 document)

Pastor Cards (1 collection)

Parish History Letter and Envelope Fr. Wilke 1961 (2 documents)

Parish Financial Report (3 documents)

Pro-life of St. Athanasius Letter (1 document)

Photographs Directory Document (1 document)

Photographs Grade School, Gym, Recreation Hall, Convent, Church, Rectory ca. 1961 (4 documents)

Holt, Deb. “Knights of Columbus of Jesup earns honors.” The Witness, 17 August 2003, 3.

Holt, Deb. “Luke Bader: Jesup student wins top prize with his invention.” The Witness, 10 August 2003, 1.  

“Keeping Warm.” The Witness, 13 January 2008.

]]> The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College.]]> Kucera Center for Catholic Thought
Frank and Ida Goedken Series: "Spiritual Life in the Upper Mississippi River Valley"]]> History of the parish over the span of 139 years, including information about its priests and parishioners. ]]>
- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, Saint Benedict Parish, Decorah, Parish Profile #50, The Witness, November 22, 1987. ]]> Annual Report (1 document)
Centennial (1 document)
History (5 documents)
Jubilee Celebration (1 document)
Organ Donation (1 document)
Parish History and Statistics (10 collections)
Pastor cards (1 collection)
Pastor List (1 document)
Photographs (3 documents)
School – St. Benedict (1 document)
Sesquicentennial – Archdiocese of Dubuque (1 document)
Welcome Pamphlet (1 document) ]]> The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College. ]]> Kucera Center for Catholic Thought
Frank and Ida Goedken Series: "Spiritual Life in the Upper Mississippi River Valley"]]> History of the parish over the span of 154 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]>