Holy Trinity (Walford, Iowa)

Holy Trinity (Walford, Iowa)

"Father John Zlebcik formed the Catholics of the Walford area into Holy Trinity Parish and directed them in building their first church. Hand hewn oak beams supported the floor, and the pews were homemade. The church bell was donated by Francis and Rosa Roushar in 1891 and named Saint Francis. It now hands in the tower near the present church. About 1900, Father Peter Kloss succeeded Father Zlebcik at Norway and also cared for Holy Trinity. A majority of the parish agreed with Father Kloss the parish would be better served by rebuilding the church in Walford. Lumber salvaged from the dismantled church in the country was used. But some of the parish members refused to attend the new location after the church was completed."

- Kurt, Rev. Msgr. Edgar, Parish Profile #158, The Witness, January 21, 1990.

The Archdiocese of Dubuque.
The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College.

Loras College
Kucera Center for Catholic Thought
Frank and Ida Goedken Series: "Spiritual Life in the Upper Mississippi River Valley"

Burback, Emily. Burns, Daniel. Gibson, Michael. Oberfoell, Carol. Waldmeir, Helen. Waldmeir, John.

English and some Latin.

Various primary and secondary sources.

1890-2002
History of the parish over the span of 112 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.

Anniversary (1 booklet)
Annual Report (2 collections)
Archives of the Archdiocese of Dubuque (1 document) Certificate (1 document)
Church Fire (2 news articles, 1 photograph)
Closing (1 document)
Drawing (1 document)
History (1 document)
Parish directory (1 booklet)
Parish Profiles (3 documents)
Pastor List (4 documents)

“Archbishop to dedicate Walford Church.” Walford.

“Architects plan of front elevation of Most Holy Trinity Church: The Priests Through the Years.” 23-28.

Hanus, Archbishop Jerome O.S.B. “Decree Regarding Holy Trinity Parish - Walford, Iowa.” The Witness. 2 June, 2002.

Kurt, Edgar, “Holy Trinity Walford,” 30 March 1995. “(Parishes plan farewells) Vining, Walford to close,” The Witness. 2 June 2002.

“Walford Church Fire.” Gazette.