We strive to bring everyone into a relationship with Jesus Christ as His disciple. A disciple prays, learns, shares and witnesses. In 1989, the Archdiocese of Dubuque purchased ten acres in Hiawatha to establish a new Catholic parish to serve the needs of a growing population in the northeast side of Cedar Rapids. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish first began worshipping in temporary spaces. In 1992, Pha
se One of our permanent building was started. It included an upper hall to serve as a transitional church and a lower hall for meeting and classroom space, as well as a social hall. The second building phase began in 1999 and it added office space and a multi-purpose classroom area in the lower level. The latest phase of construction began in 2008 and was dedicated on Sunday, June 13, 2010. It includes:
-A church that can seat up to 1,150 people, with initial pews and chairs currently seating 840,
-A windowed walk connecting the church to the original building,
-A new nursery adjacent to the worship space,
-Eucharistic Reservation Chapel,
-Reconciliation Chapel,
-A serving kitchen for the upper hall in the original building,
-Renovations to the existing building for a Formation Center, as well as Youth Ministry. Elizabeth Ann Seton is a young, vibrant parish with a pioneering spirit attributable in part to its role as the only Catholic parish in Hiawatha. Elizabeth Ann Seton that makes us Church, rather than any actual structure; however, our new church allows us to best fulfill our mission of hospitality, education and acts of charity. Currently our parish is made up of over 1,450 households. We look forward to increased membership to enable us to further help those within our community and beyond.
