St. Joseph Church

St. Joseph Parish Founded

Dec 24, 1837

Founded by Bishop Simon Brute

St. Joseph Church Timeline

Period: Dec 24, 1837 to Dec 25, 2015

First Church Building Completed

Mar 6, 1838

This building was a log cabin.

Father Kundek Arrives To Be First Pastor

Sep 24, 1838

Kundek was assigned by Bishop Brute

First Brick Church Completed

Dec 8, 1841

For the first 5 years of the parish's existence the church was a log building.

1st Priest,Father Kundek Passes Away

Feb 15, 1857

Father Bede O'Connor becomes 2nd Pastor

Jan 24, 1858

First Benedictine Pastor

Parish adds First Circulating Library

May 12, 1859

Father Ulrich Christen Becomes 3rd Pastor

Nov 21, 1860

Father Fidelis Maute Becomes Fourth Pastor

Jul 25, 1865

Maute oversaw the construction of the new church.

Foundation Laid for New Church

Sep 24, 1868

New Church Completed

Dec 24, 1888

Tower of Church Completed

Jul 24, 1904

Interior of Church Renovated

Apr 17, 1954

Renovation cost $200,000. Two times the cost of the original construction