St. Willebrord Catholic Church
| St. Willebrord Catholic Church | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | 209 S. Adams St |
| Affiliation | Catholic |
| Municipality | Green Bay |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Leadership | Norbertine Order |
| Website | www.stwillys.org |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural style | Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 1889 work started, cornerstone laid June 14, 1891 |
| Materials | Brick, wood, painted plaster, terrazzo. |
St. Willebrord Catholic Church is located in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. It was built by Dutch immigrants, beginning in 1889. The church was dedicated to St. Willibrord. The church is spelled Willebrord (with an "e" in the middle) because stonemasons made a mistake when carving the name. St. Willebrord Catholic Church was a regular place of worship for Vince Lombardi[1] and is one of the stops on the Packers Heritage Trail.[2][3][4]
References
- ↑ Lester Munson, "A Reverential Biography Of The Patron Saint Of Green Bay Football, Vince Lombardi", Chicago Tribune, October 24, 1999.
- ↑ Gerds, Warren "St. Willebrord was built for soaring splendor"
- ↑ Packers Heritage Trail-St. Willebroad Catholic Church
- ↑ Packers Walking Tour connects faith and football
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