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Saint Luke (St. Lucas, Iowa)
“In 1882 Father Francis Boeding began a pastorate of 46 years. He saw to the spiritual formation of his parish and also served the people of Cresco, Fort Atkinson, Ossian, and Hawkeye in his early years. He was instrumental in making the area…
Saint Mary (Hazleton, Iowa)
"Most of the priestly life of Father Nicholas Mary Homan is half the history of Saint Mary Parish in the Buchanan County town of Hazleton. Father Horman was appointed pastor of Saint Mary’s in September 1913 and stayed until his death on February 3,…
Saint Mary with Baby Jesus
Mother Mary is leaning over and glancing adoringly at her son, Jesus. Behind Mary and Jesus in the manger, there lie the wise men and others crowding to try and view Jesus. On the top of the card "Peace on Earth" is printed.
Saint Michael (Garber, Iowa)
"Saint Michael Parish got its start when in 1863 John Shonagel built a small frame church at his own expense in the town of Elkport, not even a mile across the river from the village of Garber in Clayton County. Several priests came from the…
Saint Nicholas (Evansdale, Iowa)
"In January 1951 Archbishop Binz appointed Msgr. Jaeger to found the new parish and Father Alvan P. Heuring to assist him in this task. Father Heuring took on the responsibility of visiting each of the 125 families of the new parish. The parish was…
Saint Nicholas on a flying horse
Saint Nicholas in a red outfit and an elf ride on a flying white horse with a bag of toys. it is snowing, and there is a line of rooftops below them.
Saint Nicolas Huddles for Warmth
Saint Nicolas sits on a bench hunched over. He is wearing a long, tan coat, a red hat with fur trim, and dark mittens. His hands are raised to his beard as he tries to keep warm. Nestled in his arms is a walking stick and beside him is a orange bag…
Saint Patrick (Dougherty, Iowa)
"In 1863 Daniel and Mary Dougherty came to the southeastern corner of Cerro Gordo County to begin farming a claim he had made on the treeless prairie seven years earlier. Through their efforts other Catholic settlers came and the town of Dougherty…
Saint Patrick (Fairfax, Iowa)
"At first Catholics of the Fairfax area in southwest Linn County attended Mass in Cedar Rapids, where Father William Emmonds was pastor. Later Father John Zleipsic, pastor of Saint Michael’s, Norway, came to offer Mass in their homes. And still later…
Saint Patrick (Head Wapsie, Iowa)
Historical documents pertaining to the history of Saint Patrick parish in Head Wapsie, Iowa.