This web site was created to share our faith as well as our heritage with the community. Below is a brief excerpt from our Our History Link

How we began:
In the early 1890's, Reverend Gillig started the idea of building a new church on the acreage purchased in 1866. Reverend Joseph Thie began plans for building the church and soon construction began. Foundation stones were quarried from John Barrier's property. During the winter months, the stones were brought down on horse drawn sleds. Brick also had to be hauled. A crew was hired and Mrs. John (Frances) Elsner fed them.

Construction proceeded and on May 7, 1892 Bishop Chatard laid the cornerstone. In October of 1892, Bishop Chatard returned and dedicated the new church St. Joseph's.

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