Holy Ghost Catholic Church (Dubuque)

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Holy Ghost Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish located within the city of Dubuque, Iowa. It is part of the Archdiocese of Dubuque.

The parish was formed in 1896 in response to a population explosion in the northern parts of Dubuque. Sacred Heart Church had been established in 1879, and a new large church capable of seating 1,100 was built in 1888. But within a few years church officials realized that even with a new building that Sacred Heart wasn't able to keep up with the growing population. In response Holy Ghost parish was formed.

A combination church and school structure was built at the 2900th block of what today is known as Central Avenue. Within a few years a large church building designed by Guido Beck was built just to the north of the old building.

Today Holy Ghost is one of the larger parishes in the Dubuque area, especially with continued growth just to the north of Dubuque.