Saint Donatus Catholic Church
Saint Donatus Catholic Church, Gothic Revival Catholic church in St. Donatus, Iowa.
Saint Donatus Catholic Church features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and stone walls constructed from materials quarried from nearby bluffs.
Built in 1857, the original structure burned in 1907, but its surviving exterior stone walls were incorporated into the current church completed in 1908.
The parish complex includes a church building, rectory, chapel, and cemetery, reflecting the architectural traditions of Luxembourg immigrants who settled in the area.
The church maintains regular mass schedules and remains an active religious center within the Archdiocese of Dubuque, serving the Jackson County community.
The church grounds contain fourteen outdoor Stations of the Cross from 1861, positioned along a dirt path leading to a Pieta Chapel atop a bluff.
Location: St. Donatus
Inception: 1857
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 42.36100,-90.53900
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:06
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