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St. Kilian (Hartford) is assigned to Archdiocesan Region III, District No. 06, Town 10. The parish is located at 264 West State Street, Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin 53027-1151. The parish school is located at 245 High Street, Hartford; Principal: Beverly Miller. Current pastor (2001) is Reverend Michael J. Petrie.; also serves St. Patrick Chapel in Erin. Telephone: Parish 262/673-4831; Fax: 673-4872; School: 673-3081.
Sacramental registration information on this congregation can be found in Church of the Latter Day Saints Film: 1862869:
St. Kilian was officially recognized in 1864. From THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN: The parish of St. Kilian was established in 1863 under the direction of the Rev. Father Deisenrieder of St. Lawrence. In January of the following year the Rev. P. Schwaiger was appointed to the pastorate, remaining until May 1867. Then the Rev. J.S. Muenich assumed the duties. He was transferred in May, 1872, the Rev. J.A. Marshall being his successor. Father Marshall was followed in November of the same year by the Rev. Michael Wenker, who stayed at Hartford until September, 1883. This pastor added many improvements to the parish property during his administration, the most noticeable among them being the erection of a new church in 1876. In September, 1883, the Rev. Nicholas M. Zimmer became pastor of St. Kilian's. He continued the work of improvement, building a new parsonage in 1884, and a school-house in 1891. The present pastor, the Rev. John A. Bertram, took charge of the parish on December 28, 1893. He has done considerable in additions to the interior furnishings of the church, the most noticeable being a handsome new High Altar. Since its establishment in 1863, the parish of St. Kilian has shown a steady increase, being fully one-third larger than it was in 1867. The nationality of the congregation has also undergone somewhat of a change, for while in 1867 it was composed of fifty-six German and forty Irish families, the ratio is now one hundred to twenty-five. The mission of St. Patrick at Erin is attended from St. Kilian. (1) Beginning in 1875 the pastor of St. Kilian ministered to the mission of St. Mary of the Hill in Holy Hill.
St. Patrick (Thompson) merged into St. Kilian in Hartford on 1 July 1999. Please be aware that the tenure dates supported by parish registrations reflect the earliest and latest sacramental registration entries made by the priest. Actual arrival and departure may be before and after these dates. Endnotes:
(2) St. Kilian in Hartford, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Film Number 1862869.
St. Kilian (St. Kilian) is assigned to Archdiocesan Region IV, District No. 08, Town 13. The parish is located at 188 Hwy. W. South, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. The postal address is Box 740, Campbellsport, Wisconsin 53010. Current pastor (2001) is Reverend Francis X. Malloy who also attends St. Martin in Ashford and St. Matthew in Campbellsport. In residence: Reverend Victor A. Kemmer. Telephone: Parish 920/533-4441. Sacramental registration information on this congregation can be found in Church of the Latter Day Saints Film: 1871622:
St. Kilian (St. Kilian) was officially recognized in 1865. From THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN: The first settlers who are known to have located at the point where the village of St. Kilian now stands, and in that vicinity, were Andrew Flasch, Balthasar Flasch, and Andrew Schrauth, who came there on July 7, 1847. It was during that same year that the first Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Charles Schraudenbach, in the log house occupied by Andrew Flasch. Somewhat later, the exact date is not known, Balthasar Flasch donated twenty acres of land, upon which a small log church was built and dedicated in honor of St. Kilian. As Missionary pastor, Father Schraudenbach attended these people until the latter part of 1849, after which they were visited in the same way by the Rev. Fathers M. Beiter from 1850 to 1856 and C. Rehrl from 1656 to 1862. During the pastorate of the latter, a second and more commodious church was erected. In 1862 St. Kilian became a mission to Ashford, from which place it was attended by the Rev. F. Spath. Father Spath continued to visit St. Kilian until 1865, and it was during his pastorate that the first school building was erected. In 1865 he was succeeded by the Rev. H.J. Muckerhaide as pastor of Ashford, who remained as such until the end of 1866, during which time he also attended the mission of St. Kilian. In 1867 the mission was transferred to the pastor residing at Theresa. Which position the Rev. Hubert Jansen held at that time and until 1859. It was during the administration of Father Jansen that Sisters of the convent of Notre Dame were placed in charge of the parochial school at St. Kilian. Form 1869 until 1871 the mission was attended by the Rev. George Strickner, who succeeded Father Jansen as pastor at Theresa. During this pastorate a new parsonage was built. In March, 1871, the congregation at St. Kilian was given a resident pastor in the person of the Rev. P.A. Schumacher, who remained there until April, 1876. For a few months after him the Rev. Henry Jacobs maintained the pastorate. He was succeeded in the same year, however, by the Rev. J. Gratza, who remained until August, 1878. Then following successively the Rev. Fathers Pius and Boniface, O.M.C., from August 1878, until January, 1879; Philip Vogg, from January to November 1880; Leonard Blum, from January 1881 to December, 1893l J.N. Schmidt, from January 1894, until July, 1895, and P.J. Burelbach, the present pastor, who took charge of the congregation on the latter date. A stone school building and Sisters' dwelling, which are still in use, were built in 1866 and the school opened for regular attendance on November 14, 1867. It was during the administration of Father Schmidt that preparations were made for a new church, the erection of which was begun and completed during the pastorate of the present rector, in 1895. This building was dedicated by the Most Rev. F.X. Katzer on October 28, 1896. The congregation of St. Kilian at the present time consists of about ninety-three families or three hundred and forty communicants. The parochial school has an attendance of about one hundred and sixteen scholars as is in charge of three Sisters of Notre Dame. Among Catholic organizations represented in St. Kilian's Congregation\are the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, Branch No. 113, of which Conrad Mack is president, Peter Flasch , recording secretary, Joseph Straub, financial secretary and George Germans, treasurer; St. Mary's Altar Society for Married Ladies, Mrs. Caspar Straub, president; Mrs Kilian Strobel, secretary; St. Aloysius Young Men's Society, Rev. P. Burelbach, president; Peter Strobel, secretary and George Schedlo, treasurer; St. Rose Young Ladies' Sodality, Miss Christina Richard, president; Miss Bridget Kenney, secretary, and Miss Ursula Straub, treasurer. (1)
In 2001 St. Kilian was responsible for the mission of St. Michael in Ashford and St. Matthew in Cambpellsport. Please be aware that the tenure dates supported by parish registrations reflect the earliest and latest sacramental registration entries made by the priest. Actual arrival and departure may have been before and after these dates. Endnotes:
(2) St. Kilian in St. Kilian, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Film Number 1871622.
St. Lawrence (St. Lawrence) is assigned to Archdiocesan Region III, District No. 06, Town 10. The parish is located at 4886 Highway 175, Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin 53027. Current pastor (2001) is Reverend Alois R. Van Beek. Telephone: Parish 262/64405701.
Sacramental registration information on this congregation can be found in Church of the Latter Day Saints Film(s): 1871622:
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St. Lawrence was officially recognized in 1849. Instructions were in German. From THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN: It was in the year 1846 that the congregation of St. Lawrence was organized, and as far as the records go to show, the Catholics at this place were first visited in the preceding year by the Most Rev. M. Heiss. Then the Rev. Michael Obermueller came to these people and a concerted effort was made to build the church, which was finally done, the structure, when dedicated, being named by him in honor of St. Lawrence. The Rev. F.X. Schraudenbach was the first resident pastor at St. Lawrence, and it was under his administration that the erection of a school-house was begun. He was succeeded in 1851 by the Rev. Father Beiter, who remained until 1855, when the pastorate was assumed by Father Casper Rehrl. He was followed in 1856 by the Rev. Father Weikmann, who remained until September 1857. From that date until April 1861, the Rev. Joseph Reindl was pastor of the congregation, and from that latter date until September, 1865, the Rev. Michael Deisenrieder. During his administration and addition was built to the church and an organ and two bells were bought. The next pastor was the Rev. Martin Weiss, who remained from September, 1865, until September 1881. He died away from the parish, being at the time in Europe, where he had gone in an effort to regain his failing health. During his pastorate a new priest-house and church were built. As successor to Father Weiss came the Rev. N. Thill, who maintained the pastorate until December, 1889. During his administration the new church was finished inside, a school-house was erected and three bells placed in the church tower. The present pastor, the Rev. Peter Schwaiger, became a resident of St. Lawrence in December, 1889. The congregation now consists of one hundred and fifty-two families, or form eight hundred to nine hundred souls. There are three departments in the parochial school connected with this congregation, the united attendance averaging about one hundred and fifty-five scholars. The school is conducted by three Sisters of St. Agnes, of Fond du Lac, Wis. Of Catholic societies connected with the congregation there are the St. Lawrence Aid Society: M. Sehl, president; M. Thorn, vice-president; Mathias Esser, secretary. St. Mart's Ladies' Society, of which Mmes. Eli Miller and Catherine Schaefer are the officers, and St. Rose Young Ladies' Sodality, with the Misses Frances Schorrenberg and A. Seift as officers. The congregation of St. Mathias, at West Bend, is attended as a mission of St. Lawrence. (1)
Please be aware that the tenure dates supported by parish registrations reflect the earliest and latest sacramental registration entries made by the priest. Actual arrival and departure may have been before and after these dates. Endnotes:
(2). St. Lawrence in St. Lawrence, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Film Number 1871622. (3) Susan Kedinger Marlene Reinders, editors, OUR FAMILY'S JOURNEY OF FAITH (Slinger, Wisconsin: Brant Printing, 1998), St. Matthias Mission.
St. Martin (Ashford) is assigned to Archdiocesan Region IV, District No. 08, Town 13. The parish is located at Ashford, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. The postal address is Box 740, Campbellsport, Wisconsin. Current pastor (2001) is Reverend Francis X. Malloy who is pastor of St. Kilian in St. Kilian and also serves St. Matthew in Campbellsport. Telephone: Parish 920/533-4441; Fax: 533-3113. Sacramental registration information on this congregation can be found in Church of the Latter Day Saints Film: 1862416:
St. Martin was officially recognized in 1855 while the first baptism was recorded in 1846. Parish registrations recorded in Latin. From THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN: The Parish of St. Martin's, Ashford, Fond du Lac County, was established in 1847 with the Rev Michael Beitter as first pastor. He was succeeded in November, 1855, by Father Casper Rehrl, and he in December, 1864, by Father August Durst. Then followed the Rev. F. Spath, September, 1865, whose successor, Father H.J. Muckerhaide, was appointed in August, 1866. The pastorate was next assumed by the Rev. A. Michels, who entered upon his duties in April, 1869, but was succeeded by the Rev. J. Weller in March, 1870. In February, 1877, Father Spath again took charge, remaining until June 1881, when Father Peter Frieden became the pastor. Then came the Rev. B. Nuttman, from June, 1884, to November of the same year; Rev. J.H. Korfhage, from November 1884, to October, 1886; Rev. Mathaeus Heigl, October 1886, to October 1890; Rev. B. Nuttman, 1890, to September, 1896, at which time the present pastor, Father Henry Blum, was appointed. The congregation consists of about seventy to seventy-five members. There is a parochial school in connection with this church, which is conducted by three Sisters of St. Agnes from Fond du Lac. There are seventy-five scholars. There are a number of Catholic societies in the parish of St. Martin's, among them being the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, Ladies' Society, Young Ladies' Sodality, Young Men's Society and St. Joseph's School Society. (2)
St. Martin Is a mission of St. Kilian in St. Kilian. Please be aware that the tenure dates supported by parish registrations reflect the earliest and latest sacramental registration entries made by the priest. The actual arrival and departure may have been before and after these dates. Endnotes:
(2) Harry H. Hemming, compiler, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA: Catholic Historical Publishing Company, 1896, page 363).
Immaculate Conception (West Bend/Barton), initially known as St. Mary Immaculate Conception, is assigned to Archdiocesan Region III, District No. 06, Town 11. The parish is located at 1610 Monroe Street, West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin 53090. The postal address is 406 Jefferson Street, West Bend, 53090. The parish school is located at 415 Roosvelt Drive, West Bend; Principal: Jeanne Karl. Geographic location is Section 11, Barton Township, Washington County, Wisconsin. Current pastor (2001) is Reverend Patrick R. Wendt. Associate Pastor: Reverend Dan Schroeder. Telephone: Parish 262/338-5600; Fax: 335-2475.
Sacramental registration information on this congregation can be found in Church of the Latter Day Saints Film(s): 1872318:
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St. Mary/Immaculate Conception was officially recognized in 1861. Instructions were in English and German. Parish registrations are recorded in Latin beginning in 1861. From THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WSICONSIN: The Congregation of the Immaculate Conception at Barton, Washington County, Wisconsin, was organized on September 12, 1857. Then for a considerable period following, as also prior to that time, the Catholics living in and around Barton were attended by either some of the traveling missionary fathers or resident priests in other localities. Among these was the Rev. Casper Rehrl, who was the first to celebrate Mass in the original church built at Barton. After him Father Pastorah of St. Peter's attended the place as a mission, and following him was the Rev. P. Wickert of Elm Grove, who, unfortunately, died somewhat suddenly after a brief pastorate. Then the ?Rev. Father Arnold assumed the duties, but was shortly after replaced by the Rev. B. Reindl, who remained from 1861 to 1871. For one month following the departure of Father Reindl the Rev. Father Schilling was pastor, and then came the Rev. M. Ruckengruber, whose residence extended over a period of nearly nineteen years. Then for three years and a half the Rev. P.J. Stumpfl remained at Barton, the there years following being taken up by the Rev. J.H. Hellstern. The present pastor, the Rev. Michael Wenker, took charge of this congregation on October 16, 1896. Of the many improvements made on the property in Barton since the organization of that parish may be mentioned the brick parsonage built by Father Ruckengruber at an expense of $3,500 and the school and sisters;' dwelling, also built by him, which cost $8,400. As a further evidence of the exceedingly healthy and prosperous condition of this congregation it may not be amiss to mention the fact that the parish owns a block of ten lots in one of the finest locations in Barton, on which it si proposed, at a not very remote date, to erect a handsome new church, for which $3,000 in cash is already on hand. The congregation of the Immaculate Conception numbers ninety-eight families, and the school connected with it has an enrollment of ninety-nine scholars who are under the supervision of three Sisters of Notre Dame. The principal Catholic organization in this congregation is St. Joseph's Benevolent Society, which was organized on November 18, 1867. Of this, Mr. Wenzel Herbst is president; August G. Schmidt, secretary, and Andreas Schmidt, treasurer. (3)
Please be aware that the tenure dates supported by parish registrations reflect the earliest and latest sacramental registration entries made by the priest. Actual arrival and departure may be before and after these dates. Endnotes:
(2) Immaculate Conception, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Barton, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, Film Number 1872318. (3) Harry H. Hemming, compiler, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA: Catholic Historical Publishing Company, pages 364-365; 1896).
St. Mary Mission (Jackson) would have been assigned to Archdiocesan Region III, District No. 06, Town 10. The mission had been located in Jackson, Washington County, Wisconsin. Geographic location is Section 1, Jackson Township, Washington County, Wisconsin. St. Mary Mission was started 8 Feb 1860 when Caroline Hembd sold one acre of land to the Milwaukee Diocese at what was then called Stauske's Corner. The Irish settlers built this brick church 30 by 60 feet to replace their St. Bridget church which was closes due to difficulties for the congregation to cross Cedar Creek to obtain access. It was a mission of St. Francis Borgia in Cedarburg. With the coming of the automobile, around 1930, the mission was closed. In December of 1933 the property was sold to Joseph Gutermann and in 1937 the buildings were raised. (1) Endnotes:
St. Mary (Lomira), also known as St. Mary of the Nativity, is assigned to Archdiocesan Region IV, District No. 07, Town ??? The parish is located at 645 Milwaukee Street, Lomira, Dodge County, Wisconsin. The consolidated Catholic school is located at Lomira, Wisconsin; Principal: Sister Rosemary Herriges OSF. Current pastor (2001) is Reverend Vincent B. Holubowicz who also serves St. Theresa in Theresa. Telephone: Parish 972/269-4429; School: 269-4326.
Sacramental registration information on this congregation can be found in Church of the Latter Day Saints Film: 1863206:
St. Mary (Lomira) was officially recognized in 1872. Parish registrations were in Latin beginning in 1872. From THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN: The congregation of St. Mary's of the Nativity was established in the spring of 1870, at Lomira, Dodge County, Wisconsin. It was at about this time that the Rev. Father Welter, then attending the congregation, built a small church at Lomira and attached it as a mission to Ashford, of which he was at that time the resident pastor. Father Spath, who succeeded Father Welter as pastor of the Ashford congregation, built a school, parsonage and Sisters' residence at Lomira in 1876. This mission was then for some years alternately attended by resident pastors from Ashford and Theresa, among then being the Rev. Fathers Schwinn, Hellstern, J.J. Van Treeck, P.J. Vogt and B. Nuttmann. The first resident pastor of St. Mary's was the Rev. G. Decker, who assumed the duties of that office in 1896. There are some eighty families in the congregation of St. Mary's. There is also a parochial school connected with it which is conducted in the new building, erected in September 1895, by two Sisters of St. Agnes from Fond du Lac; it has a regular attendance of about fifty scholars. There is a Married Ladies' Society in connection with this parish and a Court of the Catholic Order of Foresters, which was organized in May, 1897. The present trustees of the church are Messrs. P. Wolf, A. Schmidt, Mat. Weyer and H. McCarty. (1)
Please be aware that the tenure dates supported by parish registrations reflect the earliest and latest sacramental registration entries made by the priest. Actual arrival and departure may have been before and after these dates. Endnotes:
(2) St. Mary, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Lomira, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA, Film Number 1863206. Top - Parish Index |