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Holy Trinity Church
School Hill area settlers many of whom belonged to the Roman Catholic religion soon learned they had to travel considerable distance to attend church services. By the year 1869 a movement of 32 area families was underway to build a church. Construction of the church was probably begun that year. Although church records are vague and incomplete, it is believed the church was completed and put into service late in the fall of 1871. The Rev. Ambrose Oschwald of the St. Nazianz settlement presided at the blessing and the church was named Holy Trinity Parish.
Some Church History
1871 – Thirty members listed, Primitive log house school begun. No attendance record.
1874 – School House furnished.
1883 – Congregation incorporated August 15, 1883
1907 – Two Church bulls purchased. Large 575 lbs. Small 320 lbs.
1919 – 50th Golden Jubilee on March 29. Only 3 original founders were alive to celebrate with Rt. Rev. Bishop Rhode, diocese of the Green Bay
1923 – Census taken, 32 families, 180 members.
1929 – Thus far sermons were given only in German language, but now English sermons will also be preached.
1939 – Census taken; 31 families, 244 members.
1968 – Demolition of old church completed.
1969 – Dedication and blessing of new Church on June 1 by Most. Rev. Aloysius Wycislo, bishop of the Green Bay Diocese. The new Church built of attractive brick, consists of the Church proper, assembly hall, kitchen, restrooms, and classrooms.
1969 – 100th Jubilee was celebrated on October 5.
2019 – 150th Jubilee was celebrated on April 7, Mass with Bishop David Ricken, followed by a reception, brunch, and historical display.
A portion of this history is taken from “Occupation Monograph 54, 1984 Series’, HISTORY OF SCHOOL HILL, WISONSIN. Research Complied and Written by: Al M. Bartel.