Welcome to St. Columbkille

Whether you are new to the Dubuque area, new to the Catholic faith, or simply new to our parish, we appreciate your interest in St. Columbkille Church. We are eager to welcome you as a member of our worship family, but perhaps you have some questions first.  

Call our parish office at 563-583-9117 or submit the form below and a member of our staff will be in contact with you.

A Brief History of the Parish

The Irish Catholic families in Little Dublin of Dubuque desired to worship the Lord Jesus Christ in their own humble neighborhood. Here the Presentation Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary taught the knowledge and love of God since 1879. Archbishop Hennessy established this parish under the holy patronage of St. Columbkille on May 24, 1887.

As our parish grew, the present church was built in 1904 with St. Patrick and St. Brigid honored in beautiful stained glass. The painted designs are Celtic and the cornerstone was the gift of Bishop O’Donnell of Raphoe, Ireland, of the same lineage as St. Columbkille.