St. Joseph (Preston, Iowa)

St. Joseph (Preston, Iowa)

"Father F. Kenny was pastor of Sabula and caring for the Preston Catholics, when Bishop John J. Hennessy appointed him resident pastor of Preston and in charge of the Sabula parish as well. He was the first to celebrate Mass in the area, first in the home of Mike Maher and then others, until they could use a public hall. The church was ready in the fall of 1882. It was probably named for Saint Joseph from the beginning."

- Kurt, Msgr. Edgar, Parish Profile #124, The Witness, May 14, 1989.

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.

1881-
History of the Parish over the span of 138 years, including information about its priests and parishioners.

Anniversary 150^th Letter to Rev. Kurt from Mel 1986 (1 document)

Church property Letter to Fr. Wolfe 1911 (3 documents)

Dedication and Blessing Booklet 1983 (2 booklets)

Drawing of Church 1983 (1 document)

Drawing of St. Joseph Church and Parsonage by Fr. Bowen ca. 1887 (1 document)

Financial Statement 1976, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 (5 booklets)

History (2 compilations)

History by Rev. Kurt (2 documents)

History and Corrections 1937-1961 (2 documents)

Liturgical Mission Mini Booklets 1942 and 1946 (2 booklets, 1 card)

Pastor Cards (1 compilation)

“Festival of St. Joseph Parish Preston.” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXVII No. 25, 16 August 1987.

“Gate of Heaven.” Dubuque: The Witness, Vol. LXXIII, No. 27, 22 August 1993.

“Preston (Regarding Blessing).” Dubuque: The Witness, ca. 1983.