St. Patrick's Faith Formation

St. Patrick's Faith Formation St. Patrick's Colesburg Faith Formation History of St. Patrick’s Parish

The Most Reverend Mathias Loras, D. D. purchased land for a church in Colesburg in 1854.

The church was named Saint Patrick’s because many settlers were of Irish descent. The cemetery was donated by John McMahon, probably in 1857 as the oldest tombstone bears that date. The first church was built in 1862 and was replaced in 1877. The church burned in 1940, and the present church was rebuilt on the same site. In 1930, the church’s two adjoining lots were purchased and the present recto

ry was built. Patrick’s was first directed by Father Michael Lynch in 1862. Along with different pastors from Holy Cross and Garber, St. Patrick’s has been served by: John Theobald, John Mayer, Joseph Bohr, Charles Steinlage, Herbert Krieger, Wilbur Ziegler, Conrad Schallau, Richard Maichen, Gregory Einck, Clarence Friedman, Reynold Sigwarth, John Ptacek, John Friederick (1989-2006), Robert Davies (2006-2008) , Stephen Lundgren (2008-2015), and presently John Haugen. In the summer of 1991, St. Patrick’s parish of Colesburg and St. Mark’s parish of Edgewood linked together. Patrick’s Religious Education program continues to grow and thrive today because of parishioner involvement with our Board of Education, Parish Council, and various committee efforts. Patrick’s families continue to worship, pray, and wish for the Kingdom of God in Jesus Christ. We continue to pray for each other and for the church of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. We also say special prayers for Religious Vocations to the Priesthood in our Archdiocese.

05/04/2026

From the family of Cheyenne:
We want to thank for all the help with Cheyenne today and all the prayers.
She's doing good. Thank you everyone

Congratulations to St. Patrick's graduating Seniors. We will pray for you as you start the next chapter!
05/04/2026

Congratulations to St. Patrick's graduating Seniors. We will pray for you as you start the next chapter!

Congratulations to the kids that received their First Holy Communion over the weekend.
04/21/2026

Congratulations to the kids that received their First Holy Communion over the weekend.

Congratulations to St. Patrick students that had Confirmation over the weekend.
04/21/2026

Congratulations to St. Patrick students that had Confirmation over the weekend.

Last night we celebrated a great 25/26 faith formation year. It has been a great year learn and growing in our faith. Lo...
04/16/2026

Last night we celebrated a great 25/26 faith formation year. It has been a great year learn and growing in our faith. Loving Jesus big and having fun. Thank you families for sharing your kids with us on Wednesday nights. Pizza and Ice cream for supper along with some fun crafts.

After touring the Basilica, St. Patrick and St. Mark 2nd grade families met at St. Patrick's for a retreat. St. Patrick...
04/13/2026

After touring the Basilica, St. Patrick and St. Mark 2nd grade families met at St. Patrick's for a retreat. St. Patrick kids look forward to receiving 1st Communion this Sunday, April 19 at 8am Mass.

04/11/2026

Click the link, then in the upper right corner, click the final pastorate plan. Then click OELWEIN area.

The 2nd graders had a great class preparing for their First Communion. They had time to paint crosses as well!
04/09/2026

The 2nd graders had a great class preparing for their First Communion. They had time to paint crosses as well!

04/08/2026
Congratulations to Faith on being Baptized, Confirmation, and receiving Holy Euchirst at the Easter Vigil.
04/05/2026

Congratulations to Faith on being Baptized, Confirmation, and receiving Holy Euchirst at the Easter Vigil.

03/31/2026

There is Stations of the Cross, Wednesday at 6pm. Everyone is invited to join the students!

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Delaware Street
Colesburg, IA
52035

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