Immaculate Conception (Charles City, Iowa)

Immaculate Conception (Charles City, Iowa)

"A basement for the future church was completed in 1870 and was used for Mass and other services until 1885, when the Gothic style brick church was completed on that early foundation. This building was damaged twice by fires. In 1968 a tornado almost destroyed the church. Construction of a new church began in July 1971. It was dedicated by Archbishop James J. Byrne on December 7, 1972, the eve of the patronal feast of the Immaculate Conception."

-Kurt, Rev. Msgr. Edgar, “Parish Profile #40,” The Witness, September 13, 1987.

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

1854-
History of the parish over the span of about 165 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.

Annual Report (1 document)
Dedication Service Booklets (2 documents)
History (1 documents)
Inter-parish Correspondences (1 collection)
Open House Booklet (1 document)
Witness News Articles (4 documents)

“A Year in the Life of Immaculate Conception Parish: Charles City, Iowa August 1986-July 1987.” Compiled by Margaret Holland. Typed by Lola Curl. ca. 1987.