- Rev. Edgar Kurt, "Parish Profile #152," Dubuque: The Witness,  3 December 1989.]]> FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS (2 documents)
HISTORY (4 documents)

Bannon, James. “Official Bond” contract for the payment of five hundred dollars. 24 February, 1923.

Kurt, Edgar. “St. Francis Church; Dumon, Iowa; 1990.” Cover for parish directory. 12 November, 1990.

Unknown author(s). List of priests ministering, 1943-circa 1962. Unknown date.]]> 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"
]]> The history of the parish over the span of 128 years, including information about its priests and parishioners. ]]>
- Kurt, Msgr. Edgar, Parish Profile #166, The Witness, March 18, 1990.]]> Annual History 1968-1969, 1976-1983, 1986-1987, 1988-1989, 1991 (11 compilations)

Catholic Home Guide 1908 (1 booklet)

Centennial Visions of De Sales 1837-1937 (1 booklet) 

Continuation of the History Compilation (1 compilation)

Dedication Invitation and Mass 1998 (1 card, 1 booklet)

History (2 compilations)

History of the New Convent (1 document)

Pastor Information 1980 (2 documents)

Pictorial Remembrance of St. Francis De Sales Parishioners Gift of the New Convent to the Sisters 1958 (1 booklet)

Rev. Edgar Kurt History (2 documents)

Timeline (1 document)

Hohenbrink, Michael. “Family reunion, fascinating history: St. Anthony Chapel often called “world’s smallest church,” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. 89, No. 24. 21 June 2009.]]> 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 152 years, including information about its priests and parishioners. ]]>
-Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, Parish Profile #199, The Witness, November 11, 1990

Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Fayette]]> Cluster Agreement (1 document)
Dedication (1 collection)
Dedication Booklet (1 document)
History (2 documents)
Insurance Service (3 documents)
McSweeny Will and Estate (1 collection)
Parish Profile (1 document)
Pastor Cards (1 set)
Pastor List (2 documents)
Photographs (2 documents)
Summer of Religion Program: Powers (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 140 years, including information about its priests and parishioners. ]]> “In the fall of 1883 Father John W. Toohill became pastor and purchased a house to be used as a rectory. During his pastorate, Thomas Barry became the area’s first candidate for the priesthood. He was ordained Dec. 17, 1894, and served Iowa parishes until his death in Webster City in 1932. He is buried in Belmond parish cemetery. The Belmond parish records began in 1883 with the first resident pastor. […] The tornado of October 1966 demolished the business area of Belmond and damaged the church extensively. Although the church could still be used, the parish had to discuss seriously the possibility of a new church, and that decision was left for the time of a new pastor.”

- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, “Parish Profile #92: Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Belmond.” The Witness, 25 September 1988.

]]> Pamphlets (5 documents)
Parish history (5 documents)
Parish life (21 articles)]]> 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"]]> Historical Documents pertaining to St. Francis Xavier in Belmont, Iowa. ]]>
-Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, Parish Profile #214, The Witness, March 3, 1991.]]> Church/parish history (4 documents)


Confraternity diplomas (2 documents)


Pastors/vocations (6 documents)


Memos/correspondence (4 documents)


Pew purchase and installation documents (11 documents)


Centennial documents (6 documents)


Parish closing (2 documents)


Unknown author(s). The Archdiocese of Dubuque:St. Francix Xavier census. 9 October, 2007

]]> 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 125 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]>
- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Dyersville, Parish Profile #42, The Witness, September 27, 1987. ]]> 25th Anniversary Mass of Pope John Paul II
Annual Guide (1 document)
Buildings of Iowa (1993) (2 documents)
Centennial (2 booklets)
Dyersville Centennial Official History and Program (1 document)
History (9 documents)
Holy Ordination (3 document)
Hymn and Novena booklet (1 document)
Inauguration Program 1956 (3 documents)
Mission Cards (1 document)
News Release (1 document)
Pastor cards (1 collection)
Photographs (7 documents)
Polka Mass (2 documents)
Renewal/Mission (1 document)
Steeples (1 document)

Bandy, Judith. “Volunteers pitch in at Dyersville basilica.” The Witness, June 22, 2008.

“Francis Xavier, Dyersville dedicates its new addition,” The Witness, June 8, 2008.

Kueter, Dale. “Latin Mass draws 250 regulars,” Cedar Rapids: The Gazette, 1996.

Jerde, Lyn. “Old rite: Catholics celebrate Trindentine Mass,” Dubuque: Telegraph Herald, 1996.

Schmidt, Jeremy. “Peace and Happiness Found at the Basilica,” Herald of Truth, Vol. 1. Issue 1. January, 1997.
]]> 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 181 years, including information about its priests and parishioners. ]]> “Readers need to remember that St. Anthony is the name of a town in Marshall County east of Zearing. St. Anthony is named for two men, Saint and Anthony. The Catholic church in St. Anthony is named for the Sacred Heart of Jesus. While Father Dennis Lundon was pastor of Sacred Heart Parish from 1899 to 1906. Father Lundon continued to provide Mass at least every three months in various homes and in the hall over the Clift Hardware Store [for Zearing].”

- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, “Parish Profile #201: Saint Gabriel Parish, Zearing.” Dubuque: The Witness, 25 November 1990.

 

]]> A.C.C.W. Supplement to St. Gabriel’s Parish History, Zearing, Iowa 9/65-3/76 (1 packet)

CD St. Gabriel’s Centennial 1908-2008 – Historical Photos and Our Celebration (1 CD)

Financial Report 1989-1990 (1 document)

Historical Timeline 1899-2004 (3 documents)

Pastors and Major Developments 1956-1957 (1 document)

St. Gabriel’s “100 Years in the Lord’s Service.” June 29, 1908-June 29, 2008 (3 booklets)

Testimony of Fr. Tobin in regard to the building of a Church in Zearing (3 documents)

Vocations Profile 1955-1958 (1 document)

“100 years of faith.” Dubuque: The Witness, 13 July 2008.

Kurt, Rev. Msgr. Edgar. “Parish Profile #201: Saint Gabriel Parish, Zearing.” Dubuque: The Witness, 25 November 1990.]]> 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 111 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]> “Plans for the new parish in Marshalltown were in 1953 by Archbishop Henry P. Rohlman and Msgr. Bernard H. Skahill, pastor of Saint Mary’s. It was to be attached temporarily to Saint Mary’s. Property for the new parish was purchased in April 1954. The railroad tracks became the dividing line between the mother parish and daughter parish. A campaign begun in 1957 raised almost $400,000 in cash and pledges. On the feast of Saint Henry, July 15, 1959, the parish was founded and named for Archbishop Rohlman’s patron saint. The first pastor, Father Roger E. O’Brien, arrived July 19. The church-school was built in 1959 and dedicated on August 17.”

- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, “Parish Profile #211: Saint Henry Parish, Marshalltown.” Dubuque: The Witness, 10 February 1991.

]]> Addition Lenihan Land Information (1 document)

Annual History A.C.C.W. Parish History Project 1961-1976, 1980-1982, 1986-1988 (20 collections)

Building Fund Bulletin 21 July 1957 (1 document)

Discontinuing Lenihan High School (2 documents)

“Family of God of Saint Henry Parish Marshalltown” Family Giving Statements Booklet 1976 (1 collection) 

Financial Report 1983, The Herald/25th Anniversary (3 documents)

History (2 documents)

History A.C.C.W. Parish History Project (2 documents)

Marshalltown Planning Taskforce Report 2008 (1 booklet, 35 pages)

Memorial Dedication Booklet 1959 (3 Booklets)

Pastor Cards (1 document)

Pastor Lists (2 documents)

Rev. Roger O’Brien, Pastor Information (1 document)

St. Henry’s School Handbook 1965-66 (1 booklet)

Timeline History (1 document)

“A New Catholic Parish is born in the Heart of Iowa,” Possible Magazine Page, ca. 1958. (2 documents)

“Holiday Generosity,” The Witness, 6 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 74 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]> “The Parish of Saint Isidore was canonically resurrected on March 22, 1961, the Feast of Saint Isidore the Farmer. At Father Engler’s suggestion the new parish was dedicated to God in honor of Saint Isidore, the Patron of Farmers. Isidore and his wife Maria are honored as saints of the church, and they are the patrons of farmers and of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference. On Sunday, May 21, that year the first Mass on the parish property was celebrated by Father Engler. Until a facility could be built, two Masses were celebrated every Sunday in a house located on parish property north of the highway. Later it served as a rectory, and still later sold.”

- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, “Parish Profile #175: Saint Isidore Parish, Springville,” Dubuque: The Witness, 20 May 1990.]]> Annual History (4 documents)

Building Contract and like documents (1 compilation)

Celebrating the New Isidore’s (2 booklets)

Dedication, Proclamation (1 document)

Letter regarding annual status 1988 (1 document)

Letter regarding original parishioners, Pauline Randall to Rev. Kurt 1990 (1 document)

Letter regarding railroad history from Rev. McBride to Rev. Kurt 1988 (1 document)

Letter regarding Witness Parish Profiles 1989 (2 documents)

Letter Rev. McBride to Sr. Kevin Gallagher BVM 1986 (1 document)

Springville Railroad Information p. 4743 A, 4743 B. (1 document)

Timeline (2 compilations)

Witness article on polka ministry, Vol. LXVI No. 11, 1986.

Bandy, Judith. “Vandal steals tabernacle at St. Isidore, Springville.” 30 April 1995.

“Dedication set for Springville church.” The Cedar Rapids Gazette, 16 December 1989.

Hanus, Rev. Jerome. “Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,” Dubuque: The Witness, 30 April 1995.

“Newest parish to celebrate 25 years.” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXVI No. 9, 20 April 1986.

“Saint Isidore to add, renovate buildings.” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXIX No. 17, 11 June 1989.

“Saint Isidore Open House.” Dubuque: The Witness, 14 January 1990. (2 documents)

“Springville Dedication.” Dubuque: The Witness, 17 December 1989.]]> 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 59 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]>
- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, Parish Profile #172, The Witness, April 29, 1990

Saint James Parish, Forest City]]> Annual History (13 collections)
Dubuque Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (1 collection)
Financial Statements (8 documents)
History (3 documents)
History articles (2 collections)
Insurance (2 documents)
Kurt, Rev. Edgar Letter (1 document)
Mason City Deanery History (1 document)
Pastor Cards (1 set)
Pastor List (1 document)
Photographs (1 document)
Sr. Mary Bernardella Articles (1 document)
Timeline (2 documents)
Witness Articles (2 documents)
]]> 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 149 years, including information about its priests and parishioners. ]]>