Immaculate Conception, Jackskon

Immaculate Conception Mission would have been assigned to Archdiocesan Region III, District No. 06, Town 10. The mission was located at Jackson, Washington County, Wisconsin.

Pastors who attend the parish:
Attended:
1896-

Reverend O'Keefe, Joseph W. of St. Francis Borgia of Cedarburg; attending every other week; congregation is mostly all Irish. [page 381] (1)

Endnotes:
(1) Harry H. Hemming, compiler, The Catholic Church In Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA: Catholic Historical Publishing Company, 1896).
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Immaculate Conception, Saukville

Immaculate Conception (Saukville) is assigned to Archdiocesan Region III, District No. 10, Town 11. The parish is located at 145 West Church Street, Saukville, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin 53080. Current pastor (2001) is Reverend Karl H. Acker.

      Telephone: Parish 262/284-0276; Fax: 284-3090.
      Email Address: icsauk@pwsb.com.
      Director Religious Education: Roberta Krueger.
      Minister of Music: Cathy Leannah.

Sacramental registration information on this congregation can be found in Church of the Latter Day Saints Film:

1871740:
Item 7, Vol 1-Baptisms 1865-1892; Marriages 1865-1892; Deaths 1865-1892; Communions 1870-1871; Confirmations 1867-1920
Item 8, Vol 2-Confirmations 1911-1918; Communions 1911-1918; Baptisms 1893-1920
Item 9, Vol 3-Marriages 1893-1920;
Item 10, Vol 4-Internments 1873-1920
Item 11, Vol 5-Confirmations 1920; Communions 1919-1920.

From THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN: The year 1847 brought the first Catholic settlers to the vicinity of what is now Saukville, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Though but few in numbers these people were conscientious and devout Christians, and it was not long before there were afforded spiritual consolidation by the occasional visits of Father Francis Prendergast, who celebrated Mass in one or another of the private dwellings in the settlement. After his departure Father Bradley visited the Catholics in this neighborhood also, saying Mass in private dwellings. Nine year from the advent of these people into Ozaukee County, a meeting was held by the Catholics for the purpose of forming a congregation. At its assemblage, which occurred February 24, 1856, Father Seif being present, a solution was prepared requesting the consent of the Bishop, the Rt. Rev. John Martin Henni, for the erection of a church at that place.

In spite of their many efforts, however, it was a number of years before the Catholics at Saukville were enabled to worship God in their own church. The first effective move in this direction was in 1865, when the Rev. Father Rasch was sent as pastor. He was succeeded by the Rev. Father Strickner in 1866, who remained about one year, when he was succeeded by the Rev. Joseph Woissem. This pastor built the first Catholic school at Saukville, and remained, administrating to the spiritual wants of the people and improving the property of the parish, whenever such opportunity occurred, until May 1872, when Father Albers succeeded to the pastorate. He found the old church too small for the proper accommodation of the people, and so at once made arrangements for the erection of a larger and more desirable structure. This building, which is still in evidence, was dedicated in 1875.

After a successful pastorate, covering a period of nearly ten years, Father Albers was succeeded by the Rev. J. Friedl, who came there in October, 1880, and remained for seven years. Then the Rev. Theodore Meyer became pastor of the congregation. During his pastorate, which lasted for nine years, he greatly improved the interior condition and appearance of the church, and also built and additions to the school house. Upon his transfer to the charge of St. Mary's Church at Racine, the Rev. P. Holfeltz, then pastor of St. Louis at Caledonia, was appointed to succeed him, assuming the duties in November, 1896.

Societies organized in the congregation are: St. Bernard's Society, established in 1892; Christian Mothers' Society; Young Ladies Sodality; and Young Men's Sodality.

The educational interests of the parish of the Immaculate Conception at Saukville, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, have never been permitted to languish since the establishment of a parochial school a number of years ago. The present school at Saukville is in charge of school Sisters of St. Dominic from Racine, and the attendance numbers something over one hundred children. (1)

Pastors who attend the parish:
Attended:
1855-

Reverend Sebastian Seif (1)
Pastor:
1865-
1866Reverend A. Rasch (1)
Pastor:
1866-
1867Reverend George Strickner (1)
Pastor:
1867-
1872Reverend Joseph Voissem; erected a school building (1)
Pastor:
1872-
1880Reverend M. Albers; erected church building dedicated in 1875 (1)
Pastor:Oct1880-
1887Reverend John Friedl (1)
Pastor:
1887-
1896Reverend Theodore Meyer; added to the school house (1)
Pastor:
1896-

Reverend Joseph Peter Holfeltz; arrived from St. Louis Parish in Caledonia (1)

Endnotes:
(1) Harry H. Hemming, compiler, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA: Catholic Historical Publishing Company, 1896, pages 531-532).
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St. James, Mequon

St. James (Mequon) is assigned to Archdiocesan Region III, District No. 10, Town 09. The parish is located at 11300 North St.James Lane 28 W, Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Current pastor (2001) is Reverend Gregory M. Spitz. Associate Pastor: Reverend Kevin J. Kowalske. In residence: Reverend William Wallaik.

      Telephone: Parish 262/242-7967; Fax: 242-7970; Pastor: 242-4198.
      Email Address: stjmail@stscj.org.
      Parish Secretary: Cindy McGirr.
      Deacon: Clifton Perryman.
      Director of Liturgy and Music: Peggy Hughes.

Sacramental registration information on this congregation can be found in Church of the Latter Day Saints Film:

1863295:
Item 2, Vol 1 - Baptism 1851-1920; Marriage 1851-1920; Death 1851-1920; Communions 1897; Confirmations 1889-1918.

St. James was officially recognized in 1851. Instructions were in German. Parish registrations were in Latin and began in 1851. Early sacramental registration have been transcribed and the originals transcriptions are not available on LDS microfilm.

Pastors who attend the parish:
Attended:Jan1851-Jun1851Reverend John Michael Obermüller (1)
Attended:Jan1852-Sep1852Reverend Francis Xavier Obermüller of St. Anthony in Fussville (1)
Attended:Sep1852-May1854Reverend Simon Bartosz of St. Anthony in Fussville (1)
Visited:May1854-

Reverend H.J. Holzhauer (1)
Visited:Jul1854-

Reverend Benedict Smeddinck (1)
Attended:Aug1854-Dec1854Reverend Martin Weiss of St. Anthony in Fussville (1)
Attended:Dec1857-Mar1858Reverend Hieronymus Berckmann (1)
Attended:Mar1858-Nov1861Reverend Martin Weiss of St. Anthony in Fussville (1)
Attended:Nov1861-Dec1865Reverend Starr (1)
Visited:Jun1865-

Reverend Anton Föckler of St. Boniface in Goldenthal (1)
Attended:Jul1865-Nov1865Reverend Charles Joseph Francis Schroudenback (1)
Attended:Dec1865-Jul1866Reverend Jodocus Adolphe Birkhauser faculty St. Francis Seminary (1)
Attended:Jul1866-Jul1867Reverend Aloysius Sigg faculty St. Francis Seminary (1)
Attended:Aug1867-Nov1867Reverend Frederic X. Katzer faculty St. Francis Seminary (1)
Attended:Jan1868-Apr1868Reverend Henry Kampschroer of St. Joseph in Milwaukee (1)
Attended:Aug1868-Aug1869Reverend Charles Schilling (1)
Attended:Nov1869-May1870Reverend Caspar M. Schaettin (1)
Visited:Jun1870-

Reverend August Durst (1)
Pastor:Nov1870-Apr1871Reverend Const. de Droste Hueishoff (1)
Pastor:May1871-Jun1871Reverend August Durst (1)
Pastor:Jun1871-Jul1871Reverend P. Solanus (1)
Pastor:Oct1871-Feb1873Reverend J.L. Neumayer (1)
Pastor:Mar1873-Mar1875Reverend Joseph Mezger (1)
Pastor:Nov1876-Jun1881Reverend Caspar M. Schaettin (1)
Pastor:Sep1881-Aug1886Reverend Nicolaus Limacher (1)
Pastor:Dec1886-Jul1888Reverend Albert M. Hork (1)
Attended:
1889-

Reverend P. Aegedius (1)
Attended:
1890-
1893Reverend Bernard July of St. Catherine in Granville (1)
Attended:Jul1893-Jun1899Reverend W.H. Asllsm (1)
Attended:Aug1899-Sep1907Reverend John Theisen (1)
Attended:Apr1908-Dec1920+Reverend Anton Berham (1); Associate Pastor Reverend George Ssebadduka

Please be aware that the tenure dates supported by parish registrations reflect the earliest and latest sacramental registration entries made by the priest. The pastors arrival and departure were before and after these dates.

Endnotes:

(1) St. John in Monches
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St. John The Baptist, Waubeka

St. John The Baptist (Waubeka) would have been assigned to Archdiocesan Region III, District No. 10, Town 12. The mission had been located at Waubeka, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

Sacramental registration information on this congregation can be found in Church of the Latter Day Saints Film:

1871994:
Item 4, Vol 1 - Baptisms 1872-1924; Marriages 1873-1932; Deaths 1873-1932; Communions 1901-1909.

St. John The Baptist was officially recognized in 1872. The congregation existed since 1868. This German mission was assigned to Mater de Dolorosa Parish in Fredonia. Parish registrations were recorded in Latin beginning in 1872.

From THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN: The congregation of St. John the Baptist, at Waubeka, Ozaukee County, which is a mission of Mother of Sorrows congregation at Fredonia, was established about the year 1868. There are now about sixty families belonging to this congregation, where services are held every Sunday and all holy days. The members are all German. At one time, that is during the year 1878, a regular resident pastor was appointed to this congregation, but the expense incident upon such as undertaking were too much for the little community to maintain and so, perforce, the congregation became a mission to the church at Fredonia. There is one Catholic organization, the St. Ann's Society of Christian Mothers, associated with the members of St. John's, of which Mrs. Frantzen is secretary and Mrs. Elizabeth Watry is treasurer. (1)

Pastors who attend the parish:
Attended:Aug1872-May1878Reverend Louis Mueller (2)
Pastor:Jul1878-Jul1881Reverend W. Joseph Franz of Mother of Sorrows (2)
Attended:Aug1881-Nov1883Reverend Albert Theodore Reinger of Mother of Sorrows (2)
Attended:Dec1883-Feb1888Reverend Ferdinand Raess of Mother of Sorrows (2)
Attended:Jul1888-Apr1890Reverend John Henry Korfhage of Mother of Sorrows (2)
Attended:Jul1890-May1910Reverend Peter J. Delles of Mother of Sorrows (2)
Attended:Feb1911-Apr1923Reverend Peter K. Flasch of Mother of Sorrows (2)
Attended:Sep1923-Jan1925Reverend Charles G. Myers of Mother of Sorrows (2)

The parish closed in 1925 although burials continued through 1932.

Endnotes:
(1) Harry H. Hemming, compiler, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA: Catholic Historical Publishing Company, 1896, page 417).

(2) St. John the Baptist in Waubeka, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Film Number 1871994.
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St. John, Monches

St. John (Monches) is assigned to Archdiocesan Region II, District No. 05, Town 08. The parish is located at W302 N9583 ONeil Road, Monches, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The postal address is PO Box 68, North Lake, Wisconsin 53064. Current pastor (2001) is Reverend Anthony T. McCarth; also serves St. Clare in North Lake.

      Telephone: Parish 262/966-2191; Fax: 966-1829.
      Email Address: stjohn@stcstj.org.
      Business Manager: Bill Stemper. (4)

Sacramental registration information on this congregation can be found in Church of the Latter Day Saints Film:

1871065:
Item 7, Vol 1 - Baptisms 1845-1855; Marriages 1845-1855
Item 8, Vol 2 - Baptisms 1856-1879; Marriages 1858-1894; Baptisms 1879-1894
Item 9, Vol 3 - Baptisms 1884-1920; Confirmations 1898-1916; Marriages 1885-1920; Baptisms 1884-1894; Confirmation 1919-1920; Marriages 1871-1891; Communions 1908-1920; Deaths 1898-1920.

St. John was officially recognized in 1845 as an Irish Parish. Instructions were in English. From THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN: As near as can be ascertained, the first Catholic settlers to locate in the neighborhood of Monches came there on September 2, 1842. These people came from Milwaukee, the party being comprised of Messrs. John Whelan, Peter Whelan, Andrew Scields, John Grady, Michael Shields, John Shields, Patrick and Michael Gallaher, William McGrath, Jeremiah Flynn, William Mountain, James Knealy, John Kennedy, John Beston, John Syllivan, James Murphy, James Lynch, Barney McConville, John Lynch, William Courtenay, and Thomas Fritz-Gerald. Services were first held at the home of William McGrath in the town of Erin by the Rev. Martin Kundig, in November, 1842. The same house is occupied at the present time by Joseph Whelan.

In the fall of the following year, however, the congregation of St. John was established and a log church completed, the latter being duly dedicated by the Rev. Martin Kundig. This church was located where the present district school stands, [in Washington County] a little west of Joseph Whelan's residence. After Father Kundig came the Rev. Thomas Morrissey, who remained from 1845 to 1850. He was succeeded by the Rev. Patrick Callanan, from 1850 to 1851; the Rev. William O'Brian, from 1851 to 1852; the Rev P. Kernan, from 1852 to 1856; the Rev. Francis McGann, from 1856 to 1858; the Rev. John Tiernan, from 1858 to 1868; the Rev. T.J. Quinn, 1868 to 1869; the Rev. M. Hannon, from 1869 to 1870; the Rev. Thomas Corry, 1870; the Rev. J.F. McSweeny, from 1870 to 1871; the Rev. N.R. Stehle, from 1871 to 1872; the Rev. J.J. Keogh, from 1872 to 1873; the Rev. J.P. Cassody, from 1873 to 1876; the Rev. C. Devine, 1876; the Rev. Eugene Reilly, from 1876 to 1884; and the Rev. J.E. Harlin, from 1884 to 1895. Since the latter date the Rev. James F. Bowe, present rector, has been in charge.

The congregation at present consists [1896]of about one hundred families. Of Catholic organizations in this parish there are, an Altar Society, of which Mrs. J.J. O'Neil is secretary and Mrs. Dr. Donnelly, treasurer, and a League of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which was established in 1893, and has for its promoters the Misses Nellie Stapleton and Mary O'Neil and Mary Powell. The parish supports the mission St. Columbia in Lake Five. (1)

Pastors who attend the parish:
Attended:Nov1842-

Reverend Martin Kundig, Martin of St. Luke in Milwaukee (1)
Pastor:Nov1845-May1850Reverend Thomas Morrissey (2) (3)
Pastor:Jun1850-Sep1851Reverend Patrick R. Callanan (2) (3)
Attended:Sep1851-

Reverend Jacob Colton (3)
Pastor:Oct1851-Feb1852Reverend William OBrian (2) (3)
Attended:Mar1852-

Reverend Patrick R. Callanan (3)
Pastor:Mar1852-Oct1852Reverend William OBrian (2) (3)
Pastor:Nov1852-Aug1855Reverend Patrick K. Kernan (3)
Pastor:Jan1856-Mar1857Reverend Francis McGann (3)
Pastor:Oct1858-Jun1868Reverend John Tiernan (2) (3)
Pastor:Jul1868-Apr1869Reverend T.J. Quinn (2) (3)
Pastor:Sep1869-Nov1870Reverend Mathias Hannon/Harmon (2) (3)
Pastor:Mar1870-

Reverend Thomas Corry (2) (3)
Pastor:Mar1870-Dec1870Reverend Joannes Frank McSweeny (3)
Pastor:May1871-May1872Reverend Nicolaus R. Stehléus (2)
Pastor:Jul1872-Sep1873Reverend Joseph Keogh (3)
Pastor:Sep1873-Jan1876Reverend Jacob Patrick Cassidy (2) (3)
Pastor:Feb1876-Sep1876Reverend Cyp. F. Devine (2) (3)
Pastor:Nov1876-Jun1884Reverend Wugene Reilly (2) (3)
Pastor:Jun1884-Feb1895Reverend James Harlin (3)
Pastor:Mar1895-Jul1907Reverend James F. Bowe (3)
Pastor:Oct1907-Jan1908Reverend Idem (possibly J.P. Peschong) (3)
Pastor:Mar1908-Jan1911Reverend William D. Malone (2) (3)
Pastor:Aug1911-Jun1913Reverend Joannes P. (2) (3)
Pastor:Jul1913-Mar1918Reverend Nicholas L. Freimann (3)
Pastor:May1918-
1921Reverend William Mahoney (2) (3)
Pastor:
1922-
1932Reverend Albert Grace (2)
Pastor:
1932-
1946Reverend William F. Restle (2)
Pastor:
1946-
1956Reverend Adrian H. Trost (2)
Pastor:
1956-
1985Reverend Owen McLaughlin (2)
Pastor:
1985-
1990Reverend Paul Weishar (2)
Pastor:
1990-
2000Reverend Richard L. Grebasch (2) (4)
Atteneded:
2000+-

Reverend Anthony T. McCarthy of St. Clare in North Lake (4)

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. es:

Endnotes:
(1) Harry H. Hemming, compiler, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA: Catholic Historical Publishing Company, 1896, pages 475-476).

(2) The Congregation, editors, ST. COLUMBIA AND ST. JOHN 1843-1993 CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF SHARED FAITH (address not known: publisher not identified, 1993).

(3) St. John in Monches, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Film Number 1871065.

(4) (not identified), compiler, WISCONSIN PASTORAL HANDBOOK (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA: Milwaukee Catholic Press Apostolate, 2001).
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St. John of God, Farmington

St. John of God Mission (Farmington) was assigned to Archdiocesan Region III, District No. 06, Town 12. The mission had been located at Farmington Township Section 34, Washington County, Wisconsin. Geographic location is Section 34 Town 12N, Range 20E.

      Deacon: In 1994 Ralph Horner was deacon.1
      Lay Director: Sister Carol Ann Jeager.

Sacramental registration information on this congregation can be found in Church of the Latter Day Saints Film:

(Records of Caspar Rehrl)
1871123:
Item 2, Vol 6 - Baptisms 1855-1872; Marriages 1858-1872; Deaths 1858-1872 Item 3, Vol 7 - Marriages 1862-1867; Deaths 1862-1866; Marriages 1855-1860; Deaths 1855-1870.

From THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN: To St. Michael's congregation [St. Michael] is attached a mission called St. John of God, situated in the town of Farmington. Prior to the year 1877, this mission has been attended by the reverend pastors from Barton and St. Peter's. Since 1877, however, the rector of St. Michael's has held regular weekly services there. The congregation at one time numbered upwards of fifty families, but in later years, from one cause or another, has been reduced to about thirty families, or one hundred and twenty communicants. (3)

From FOOTPRINTS THROUGH FARMINGTON: St. John of God was organized as an Irish Congregation in 1859. The land on which the church, school and convent was donated to the Milwaukee Diocese in 1866 by William Riley family. In the 1850s and 1860 the congregation listed over fifty Irish families. Parish registers were recorded in Latin and registrations began in 1859. It is believed the first church building was constructed in 1860. A field stone convent (two story) and a school (one story) were built about 1868; walls 18 inches thick. The convent housed the teaching sisters Sisters of St. Agnes and boarded some pupils. These building were demolished in 1995.

In 1858 the parish school became District #8 School for the Town of Farmington following an agreement between the Town, The Milwaukee Diocese and the parish that permitted the school to operate as a public school and staffed by the Sister of St. Agnes for the next five years after which lay teachers were employed. But it seems that the presence of the sisters habits was not desirable. Catholic students were instructed in religious lessons over in the convent. The school was closed in 1906.

From 1860 to 1877 St. John of God was attended by the pastors of the Barton and Newburg. In 1877 responsibility for the parish was transferred to St. Michael Parish in St. Michael. The original church building was replaced with a cream brick Gothic Revival structure in 1890.

In 1997 masses were held on Saturday evenings. (1)

Pastors who attend the parish:
Attended:
1859-
1863Reverend Patrick Bradley (2)
Attended:
1863-
1866Reverend John B. Reindl of Holy Trinity in Newburg (2)
Attended:
1866-
1869Reverend Caspar Rehrl (2)
Attended:
1869-
1870Reverend Leonard N. Thelen (2)
Attended:
1870-
1877Reverend Patrick Bradley (2)
Attended:
1877-
1882Reverend Charles M. Grobschmit of St. Michael in St. Michael (2)
Attended:
1882-
1888Reverend Peter Welbes (2)
Attended:
1888-
1889Reverend Michael J. Lochemes (2)
Attended:
1889-
1892Reverend L.N. Thelen (2)
Attended:
1893-
1909Reverend George J. Muenzer (2)
Attended:
1909-
1912Reverend L. Starostzick (2)
Attended:
1912-
1935Reverend Joseph Beyer (2)
Attended:
1935-
1942Reverend Albert J. Klapoethe (2)
Attended:
1942-
1948Reverend Raymond J. Kastner; an organ was purchased (2)
Attended:
1948-
1954Reverend Francis Eschweiler (2)
Attended:
1954-
1964Reverend Matthew J. Urban (2)
Attended:
1964-
1970Reverend Ignatius Staskunas (2)
Attended:
1970-

Reverend F. Jordan
Attended:Jun1970-
1983Reverend William B. Bonesho (2)
Attended:
1938-
1988Reverend Ralph Wagner (2)
Attended:
1988-
1996Reverend Roger Zens (2)

St. John of God was merged into St. Michael in St. Michael on 1 July 1998. On this same day the parish was dissolved. The buildings and cemetery will be maintained by St. Michael in St. Michael.

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:
(1) Mary Ann Secor, Bernice Wendel, Lisa Lickel Jeanette Miller, compiler, FOOTPRINTS THROUGH FARMINGTON (publisher not identified, 1997, pages 145-146).

(2) The Congregation, editors, ST. JOHN OF GOD CATHOLIC CHURCH (address not known: publisher not identified, 1998).

(3) Harry H. Hemming, compiler, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA: Catholic Historical Publishing Company, 1896, pages 530).
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St. Joseph, Grafton

St. Joseph (Grafton) is assigned to Archdiocesan Region III, District No. 10, Town 10. The parish is located at 1619 Washington Street, Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin 53024-2049. The parish school is located at 1206 16th Avenue, Grafton. Current pastor (2001) is Reverend Michael G. Barrett.

      Telephone: Parish 262/375-6500; Fax: 375-6509; Office: 375-6510; School: 375-6505.
      Email Address: Pastor: fmikeb@worldnet.att.net.
      Director of Administrative Services: Marion Strauss.
      Director Religious Education: Donald F. Kabara.
      Director Religious Education: Richard J. Govek.
      Director of Liturgy and Music: Randy Hilger.
      Minister of Care; Kathy Davies.
      Cemetery Sexton: James Arentz.

Sacramental registration information on this congregation can be found in Church of the Latter Day Saints Film(s):

1862868:
Item 15, Vol 1 - Baptism 1856-1895; Marriages 1866-1895; Deaths 1857-1895; Communions 1881; Confirmations 1857-1895
Item 16, Vol 2 - Baptisms 1896-1920
Item 17, Vol 3 - Marriages 1898-1920
Item 18, Vol 4 - Deaths 1895-1920
Item 19, Vol 5 - Confirmations 1898-1920; Communions 1909-1920.

St. Joseph was officially recognized in 1856. Instructions were in English. Parish registrations recorded in Latin and English began in 1856.

From THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN: St. Joseph's congregation at Grafton, Ozaukee County, was first organized on November 7, 1849. From that time until 1860, it was attended at different intervals by the resident pastors of surrounding parishes and other priests who in their journeys passed through that neighborhood. In the year 1860, however, the Rev. William Storr was appointed first resident pastor of St Joseph's, and as such remained until the latter part of 1865. He then resigned, and on May 31, of the year following the Rev. Father Schraudenbach assumed the pastorate. During the interval preceding this date, and the departure of Father Storr, the congregation was attended by neighboring priests, although the names of such, or the location at that time, is not a matter of record. Father Schraudenbach continued at Grafton until September 9, 1866, and was succeeded on the 3rd of the month following by the Rev. Father Strickner, who remained until 27 January, 1868. The pastorate was then vacant until June 25 when the Rev. Father Durst was appointed. He, however, left on October 11, his successor, the Rev. J.N. F. Moes, taking up his residence at Grafton on December 1. He left again July 7, 1869.

It was during this year that the second church was erected at the mission of St. Francis Xavier. From September 16, 1870, to December 26, 1873, the Rev Father Gstach was pastor of St. Joseph's, his successor for a short period being the Rev. Father Marshall. From 1873 until 1876 the Rev. S. Woelfl was pastor, and from 1876 to 1880 the Rev. B. Ambauen maintained the charge. Being followed by the Rev. Phillip Vogg, who resided at Grafton from May 11, 1887 to Jul 5, 1895. Then the present pastor, the Rev. Ign. Pronold, assumed the pastorate.. For two weeks preceding the arrival of Father Pronold, the duties were assumed by the Rev. Father Drees, who however, owing to failing health was compelled to discontinue the work.

The present congregation of St. Joseph's consists of about sixty families. There is a parochial school connected with this parish, which is conducted by a lay teacher, and has a regular attendance of thirty-five pupils. (4)

Pastors who attend the parish:
Attended:
1849-
1849Reverend Dr. Joseph Salzman of St. Boniface in Goldenthal
Attended:
1849-
Reverend Francis Kendeler of St. Boniface (1)
Attended:
1850-
1851Reverend Francis Pendergast of St. Franics Borgia in Newland (1)
Attended:
1851-
1853Reverend Fabian Bermadinger of St. Francis Xavier near Graton (1)
Attended:Feb1854-Feb1857Reverend I. Nicholas Pfeiffer of St. Boniface (2)
Visited:Sep1856-

Reverend Francis Xavier Sailer
Attended:Aug1857-Aug1859Reverend John Baptist Weihmann of St. Mary in Port Washington
Pastor:
1959-
1865Reverend William Storr; resigned in the fall
Pastor:Nov1865-Sep1866Reverend Charles Joseph Francis Schroudenback (3)
Pastor:Oct1866-Jan1868Reverend George Strickner
Pastor:Jun1868-Oct1868Reverend August Durst
Pastor:Dec1868-Jul1869Reverend Joseph Nicholas F. Moes [in 1859 Father was at St. Philip Neri in Dungannon, Ohio.] (3)
Pastor:Sep1870-Jun1872Reverend A. Gstach (3)
Pastor:Jun1872-Oct1872Reverend Nicholas M. Zimmer (3)
Pastor:Nov1872-May1873Reverend I.A. Marshall (3)
Pastor:Jun1873-Oct1876Reverend Simon Woelfl (3)
Pastor:
1876-
1880Reverend B. Henry Korfhage
Pastor:
1881-
1886Reverend Andrew Joseph Ambauen
Pastor:May1887-Jul1894Reverend Philipp Vogg (3)
Pastor:Aug1894-
1908Reverend Dr. Ignatius Arnold (3)
Pastor:Jul1895-

Reverend Charles Drees; resigned after two weeks due to ill health
Pastor:May1908-Aug1908Reverend Antn Gradjamich? (3)
Pastor:Oct1909-Feb1920+Reverend William P. Peil (3)
Pastor:Nov1927-

Reverend Charles Nix (3)
Pastor:
1939-

Reverend Joseph Braskey

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:
(1) CATHOLIC ALMANAC (Baltimore, Maryland, USA: Fielding Lucas Jr. and others, yearly 1884 on).

(2) St. Boniface, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, Film Number 1862868.

(3) St. Joseph in Grafton, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Film Number 1862868.

(4) Harry H. Hemming, compiler, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WISCONSIN (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA: Catholic Historical Publishing Company, 1896, pages 420-421).
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