St. Joseph (Wadena, Iowa)

St. Joseph (Wadena, Iowa)

"Father John J. Quigley, pastor of Elkader from 1867 until after 1880, is the first priest of record to visit the Catholics of the Wadena area. From Elkader Father Quigley traveled thirty miles east on difficult roads to celebrate Mass in the home of James Kennedy. He also celebrated Mass and the sacraments in the homes of Tom, Paul and Will Fennell. In 1870 the people erected a log church on two acres donated by Major David Herriman. It was completed the next year and remains the core of the present church."

- Kurt, Rev. Msgr. Edgar, Parish Profile #228, The Witness, June 9, 1991.

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.

Various primary and secondary sources.

1871-1988
History of the parish over the span of 117 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.

Annual Report (2 documents)
Centennial (3 documents; 1 booklet)
Closing News Articles (4 documents)
Correspondence (1 document)
History (5 collections)
Memorandum (1 document)
Parish Profile (2 documents)
Pastoral Council/Christian Formation (1 invitation)
Pastor List/timeline (8 documents)
Status Changes (1 document)
Voters for Life (2 documents)

Frese, Fr. Everett, “Centennial booklet, 1871-1971.” ca. 1971.

Kucera O.S.B., Archbishop Daniel W.“Official Announcement, Parish status Changes,” The Witness. 2 July 1989.

“St. Joseph’s Parish in Wadena Marks 100th.” The Witness. 26 August 1971.