“The first Catholic church in Story County was built in Nevada in 1870 under the direction of Father Delaney and that year dedicated to Saint Patrick. At some time afterwards Father Patrick Smith lived in Nevada for several months, but not as an appointed pastor. It was only in 1882 that the Nevada Catholics received their first resident pastor, Father Matthew S. Murphy. From then until 1957 pastors jointly served Nevada and Colo. The original church was moved to the present site by Father Smith.”

- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, “Parish Profile #164: Saint Patrick Parish, Nevada.” Dubuque: The Witness, 4 March 1990.

]]> Centennial History of the Archdiocese of Dubuque pgs. 326-327

Centennial Letter 1937 (1 document)

Financial Statement 1981 (1 document)

History (1 collection)

History 1937-1961 J.J. Brickley (1 document)

Pastor Cards (1 collection)

Property 1912, 1915, Information and Letters (4 documents)

Release of Mortgage 1911 (6 documents)

St. Patrick’s Church card (1 document)

Vocations Profile (1 document)

Quasquicentennial – 125th Anniversary Booklet (1 document)

“Church Census of Story County.” Newspaper Unknown, Vol. 22, No. 82, 11 October 1916.

“Historical Society Offers Stationary at Art Fair.” Nevada Evening Journal, 22 August 1978.

“Nevada church breaks ground on project,” The Witness, 22 June 2003, p. 1.

“St. Patrick’s Nevada,” The Witness, 4 June 2003.

“St. Patrick, Nevada marks anniversary,” The Witness, 17 September 1995.  (2 documents)

Webster, Jackie. “First Catholic church in Story County dedicated in 1870.” Supplement to the Nevada Journal & Money$aver, 10 August 1994.]]> 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.]]>
- Rev. Edgar Kurt, Profile #185, The Witness, 5 August 1990]]> Correspondence (3 documents)
Financial documents (8 documents)
Parish history (11 documents)
Pastor list (2 documents)

Unknown author. “Grundy County… Holy Family Parish is anticipating new church.” The Witness, 11 June 2006

Hanus, Jerome. “DECREE Regarding St. Patrick Parish; Parkersburg, Iowa.” The Witness, 8 August 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 8 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]>
- Kurt, Rev. Msgr. Edgar, “Parish Profile #101,” The Witness, November 27, 1988.]]> A.C.C.W. Officers List 1960-1961 (1 document)

Annual History 1967-1969, 1969-1971, 1975, 1982-1984, 1988-1989 (7 compilations)

Annual History Regarding 1981 new pastor Fr. Weydert and tornado of 1975 (1 document)

Bulletin, Fr. Weydert, April 1985, 8 January 1989 (2 documents)

Centennial Booklet 1883-1983 (1 booklet)

Correspondences 1917, 1919, 1924 (6 documents) 

Directory Community of Unity 1986 (1 booklet)

History (1 compilation)

History 1937-1961 (3 pages)

Legal Documents (12 documents)

Parish Profile Notes (1 document)

Pastor Cards (1 compilation)

Photographs with Information on Back: Rectory, St. Patrick’s Convent, St. Patrick’s Gymnasium (3 photographs)

Kurt, Rev. Msgr. Edgar. “Parish Profile #101: Saint Patrick Parish, Ryan.” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXVIII No. 40, 27 November 1988.

Nandell, Bob. “Home for Christmas.” Des Moines Register, 25 December 1989, p. 2A.

“O-Pat-O-Scope.” Ryan: St. Patrick’s School, Vol. 2 No. 3, 5 February 1962. (12 documents)

“Parish Tradition.” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXVIII No. 32, 2 October 1988.

Rasdal, Dave. “Ryan garages, closets cleaned for community’s benefit.” Cedar Rapids: Gazette, 2 April 1996.

]]> 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 136 years, including information about its priests and parishioners. ]]>
-Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, Parish Profile #82, The Witness, July 17, 1988.]]> Anniversary documents (2 documents)
Correspondence (2 documents)
Finances (6 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 123 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]> “The first resident priest in Tama was Father Charles McCabe, arriving in 1873. He stopped there on a missionary journey and decided Tama was a better location for a church because of the larger community of Catholics and the railroad, which helped him serve the Belle Plaine and Blairstown Catholics. Built in 1875 and named for Saint Patrick, the church replaced the Toledo church, but some members were dissatisfied for more than a decade.”

- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, “Parish Profile #87: Saint Patrick Parish, Tama,” Dubuque: The Witness, 21 August 1988.

]]> Annual Report and Budget Plan 1981-1984 (1 booklet)

Articles of Incorporation 1912 (1 packet)

Articles of Reincorporation and Certificate 1961 (1 packet, 1 certificate)  

“A short history of Catholicism in this area,” unknown date. (1 packet)

Blessings and Dedication for the new St. Patrick’s School (2 booklets)

Bulletin and Annual History 1955, 1956, 1976 (3 documents)

Contribution Cards 1959 (2 documents)

Dedication Mass 2004 (1 booklet)

History of Catholicity in Tama and Toledo ca. 1964, 1976 (2 packets, 1 unbound booklet, 1 bound booklet, 1 bound book)

Mt. St. Bernard Seminary Appeal 1951 (1 document)

Parish Council notes (2 documents)

Parish Vocation Profile (1 document)

Pastor Lists and Major Developments 1914-1960 (3 documents)

Rectory Holy Week Schedule and Christmas Cards in 1943, 1944, 1946 (5 documents)

“Reid’s New Addition to Tama Map/Blue Prints/ Maps (3 documents)

Social Function Cards ca. 1943-1959 (1 document)

Testimonial Citation, Dinner Party in Gratitude, Rev. Goodman (1 document)

Time Table (1 document)

Warranty Deed and Legal Documents 1927, 1991 (1 compilation)

Bandy, Judith. “More flooding in October? ...: Tama shelter fed 2,000 a day.” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXXIII No. 29, 5 September 1993.

“Diamond Jubilarians: Seven BVMs mark 75 years.” Dubuque: The Witness, 31 August 2003, p. 2.

Hoverman, Sr. Carol. “Tama hosts Fiesta Latina.” Dubuque: The Witness, 25 September 2005.

Kirsch, John. “Seeking Shelter in Chelsea,” Cedar Rapids: The Gazette, 13 July 1993.

Kolash, Margaret. “Parish makes this newcomer feel welcome.” Dubuque: The Witness, 1 February 2005, p. 5.

Meyer, Steve. “St. Patrick’s plans $3.4 million project.” Cedar Rapids: The Gazette. 3 May 2003, p. 8B.

Morgan, William. “St. Patrick’s Parish, Tama-Toledo, Iowa.” A.C.C.W. Parish History Project, n.d.

“Received into the Church,” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXVII No. 11, 3 May 1987.

“Ready to Serve,” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXXIII No. 29, 5 September 1993.

“Tama School Dive Tops Goal,” Dubuque: The Witness, 20 September 1958.

The Hallelujah Herald, Volume III – Issue 9, November 1988. (18 pages)]]> 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.]]> “Father Clement Lowery was assigned to northern Iowa and southern Minnesota in 1863. While he lived with James and Mary McDevitt in Waukon, he celebrated Mass in their home until 1864. During that year he purchased four lots and a house from the McDevitts and these were converted into a church. This building and its contents were destroyed by a fire on March 9, 1868, when Father Dennis Brennan was pastor. After the fire, Father Brennan directed the building of a brick church on the same site. It was twice remodeled and enlarged.”

- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, “Parish Profile #26: Saint Patrick Parish, Waukon.” Dubuque: The Witness, 31 May 1987.

]]> ACCW Open House Annual History 1962-1963 (7 documents)

Annual History 1972-1973, 1975-1976, 1978-1979, 1981- 1989, 1992, 3 have n.d. (16 packets)

Buildings of St. Patrick’s Photographs page (1 document)

Constitution of the Parish Council 1985 (1 packet)

Depositing School Money Letters 1938 (2 documents)

Financial Statements and Annual Reports 1968, 1986 (2 booklets)

History (1 bound booklet)

History (4 packets)

Letter and History 1936-1961 (3 documents)

Letter regarding the erection of the Stations of the Cross 1940 (1 document)

Letter regarding the Seed/Harvest Booklets and the History of the Archdiocese of Dubuque 1983 (1 document)

Pastor Cards (1 set)

Pastoral Plan 1975 (1 booklet)

Pastor List and Major Developments 1937-1961 (1 documents)

Sanctuary Society Members List ca. 1988 (1 document)

Articles:

“Crucifixion Group Priests’ Memorial.” Dubuque: Daily Am. Tribune, 3 September 1921, p. 2.

Drummy, Rev. Claire C., “A Brief History of St. Patrick’s.” p. 15.

“Scouting Awards.” Dubuque: The Witness, 5 October 2003, p. 1.

Swinton, Val. “Waukon convent is put up for sale.” The Cedar Rapids Gazette, 26 March 1994, p. 5b.

Photographs:

St. Patrick’s Church built 1913-1915, 1961 with description (1 photograph)

St. Patrick New Grade School 1961 with Letter and Description (2 photographs)

St. Patrick Old School/8th Grade and High School, built 1939, 1961 and Description (1 photograph)

St. Patrick’s Rectory 1961 with description]]> 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 164 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]> “Settlement of Winthrop and the surrounding area began with the coming of the Illinois Central Railroad in 1868. Most Catholic immigrants were Irish. Some came as laborers on the railroad, staying to make a permanent home. Others came to farm the Buchanan County land. Missionary priests visited the early Catholics, providing Mass, the sacraments, and other religious service.”

- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, “Parish Profile #157: Saint Patrick, Winthrop.” Dubuque: The Witness, 14 January 1990.

]]> ACCW History-1960 (2 documents)

Annual History ACCW 1978-1981 (3 documents)

Archive Letter regarding the history of St. Patrick (Winthrop, Iowa) in the book, History of Buchananon County, Iowa with Illustrations (1881)

By-Laws of the Corporation 1912 (1 document)

History 1936-1961 (2 documents)

History by Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt (2 documents)

Pastor/Priest Cards (1 set)

Photographs: Church and Rectory 16 June 1961 (1 photograph)]]> 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 143 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]> “Newhall’s Saint Paul Parish began with Father Alfred P. Meyer’s letter to Archbishop James J. Keane asking permission to start a parish. There had been two parishes in the neighboring town of Norway. One of them began as a Czech parish, with the pastors serving the Czech Catholics in all directions. The other began as an Irish parish, which moved to Watkins when their church was destroyed by fire. By the time Father Meyer became their first resident pastor, most of the parish was German. Father Meyer chose Saint Paul as the patron of the new parish in Newhall because he thought the new parish would grow under the patronage of that great missionary Apostle.”

- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, “Parish Profile #94: Saint Paul Parish, Newhall.” Dubuque: The Witness, 9 October 1988.

]]> Additional By-Laws (1 document)

A.C.C.W Parish History Project History (3 documents)

Articles of Reincorporation 1961 (1 document)

Byrne, Rev. James J., Letter to Rev. Weydert concerning the Application for Annexation of Territory to the Town of Newhall (1 document)

Directors Appointment 12 January 1959 (1 document)

Directors Appointment Ballots 1970 (2 documents)

Financial Statement 1968, 1976, 1982, 1985 (4 documents)

Mission by Jesuit Rev. J.R. Rosswinkel S.J., October 19th and 23rd 1919 (1 document)

Mrs. Connolly Parish History Letter 20 July 1962 (1 document)

New Church Blessing Invitation 1961 (1 document)

Pastor Cards (1 collection)

Photographs ca. 1960-1961:

              “New St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Cornerstone         Blessing Nov. 6, 1960, Dedication Aug. 6, 1961”

              “Old Church which is being torn down at present time.”

              “Rev. Joseph N. Weber, Pastor, St. Paul, Newhall,  Iowa”

              “St. Paul’s Rectory Built 1948”

Photograph Postcards Exterior 1962 (7 documents)

Photograph Postcards Interior 1962 (5 documents)

“Church Noting 50th Anniversary,” Blairstown Paper, August 1965.

Kerker, Darlene. “Newhall parish awaits pilgrims,” Dubuque: The Witness, 10 August 2008, p. 2.

“Newhall Church celebrates 25th Year,” 3 August 1986, Dubuque, The Witness, Vol. LXVI No. 23, 3 August 1986.

“To Observe Anniversary,” ca. 1965

]]> 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 105 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]> “Once the Archbishop appointed a pastor for the Blessing parish, the blessing pastors occasionally visited the Catholics of the Traer area and celebrated Mass in their homes. In 1912 Father Sampson, pastor of Blessing, directed the building of Saint Paul Church in Traer. After that, Mass was celebrated as often as Father Sampson could visit Traer.”

- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, “Parish Profile #197: Saint Paul Parish, Traer,” Dubuque: The Witness, 28 October 1990.]]> Annual History 1951-1958 (2 packets)

Centennial, History of Tama County, p. 190-191.

Constitution 31 July 1985 (1 packet)

Contributions List (2 documents) 

Financial Report 1976 (1 booklet)

History of St. Paul Altar and Rosary Society, Traer, Iowa. (1 packet)

Kolash Letter 2011 (2 documents)

New Addition File 2002 (1 file)

Rembrance of Mission Card 1948 (1 card)

Hayes, Donald P. PhD. “Immaculate Conception Church, Blessing and St. Paul’s Church, Traer,” n.p., n.d.

Jackels, Archbishop Michael O., “Decree Regarding Saint Joseph Church, Dysart, Iowa Belonging to Saint Paul Parish, Traer, Iowa.” 19 March 2018.

Kurt, Rev. Edgar, “Saint Paul Parish, Traer,” ca. 1988.

Kurt, Rev. Edgar, “Parish Profile #197,” Dubuque: The Witness, 28 October 1990.

Murray, Janette. They Came to North Tama: Old Buckingham, Tranquility Folk, 1953, 1973, p. 154-155.

“Traer concludes year of St. Paul.” Dubuque: The Witness, 19 July 2009, 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 107 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]> “German Catholic settlers moved into western Dubuque County in the 1860s and some made their homes in the town of Worthington. Many went to Dyersville for Mass and the sacraments, and fewer went to Saint Martin’s in Cascade, where instructions were in English. They welcomed Father Anton Kortenkamp of Dyersville with his German background, and he readily organized the Worthington congregation and directed the building of a church. The cornerstone was dated November 1, 1868, and dedicated to Saint Paul. A parochial school opened in 1874, taught by laymen.”

- Rev. Msgr. Edgar Kurt, “Parish Profile #63: Saint Paul Parish, Worthington.” Dubuque: The Witness, 28 February 1988.

]]> Abstractor’s Certificate, Maps, and Blue Prints ca. 1956 (1 packet)

Annual Parish History Report 1989 (1 document)

Cemetery and Legal Documents Inventory Page 1978 (1 document)

Centennial Booklet of St. Paul, Worthington 1975 (1 booklet)

Centennial of the presence of the Sisters of St. Francis 1878-1978 (1 booklet)

Church Bells History in the Archdiocese – Rev. Edgar Kurt, 20 July 2001.

History (1 document)

History 1937-1961 (3 documents)

Letters and documents regarding the Parish History 1913-1920 (1 packet)

Letter regarding Dora’s donation for those affected by the tornado 1990 (1 document)

Letter regarding the Golden Jubilee 1937 (1 document)

Pastor/Priest Cards (1 set)

Pastor and Major Developments 1939-1974 (1 document)

Records of St. Paul’s Church 1875-1881 copy (3 documents)

Remembrance of Mission Card 1920 (1 card)

Special Apostolic Blessing Request for the 1975 Centennial (1 document)

“100 Year Centennial Worthington, Iowa, July 17 1893-1993.” Delaware County Leader, 14 July 1993, p. 11.

“Corpus Christi.” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXXI No. 18, 16 June 1991.

“Fast action saves church.” Cascade: Pioneer-Advertiser, April 2003.

“History of the Worthington Parish.” Dubuque: The Witness, 1 September 1921, p. 15-16.

Japsen, Bruce. “Worthington celebrates centennial Saturday.” Dubuque: Telegraph Herald, 11 July 1993, p. 3A.

Klas, Judy. “Worthington St. Paul’s notes 100 church years,” Dyersville: Dyersville Commercial, 13 July 1983, 1B. (6 pages)

Pins, Deacon Fred. “St. Paul Parish, Worthington.” Dubuque: The Witness, 9 January 2008, p. 13.

“Sister Mary Germaine Ludwig, PBVM.” Dubuque: Telegraph Herald, 5 January 1989, p. 5B.

“St. Paul’s Catholic Church: Worthington,” Pictorial Atlas of Dubuque County, Iowa, Minneapolis: Title Atlas Co., Inc., 1979 (Copyrighted). (3 documents)

“St. Paul – Worthington.” Possibly Dubuque: The Witness, 1997.

The Cascade Pioneer- Advertiser, Volume 98, No. 7, 10 July 1975, Section C, p. 1-10.

“The Finishing Touch.” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXVII No. 20, 12 July 1987.

“Worthington.” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXVII No. 21, 19 July 1987.

“Worthington.” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXVII No. 23, 2 August 1987.

“Worthington Centennial Saturday July 17, Dances July 16, 17.” Delaware County Leader, 14 July 1993, possibly p. 12. (3 pages)

“Worthington’s Heart,” Cascade: The Cascade Pioneer-Advertiser- D 8. (5 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 126 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.]]>