Basilica of St. Francis Xavier

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Side doors open daily 7am - 8pm

Group tours availible by appointment, 563-875-7325

Find Us

104 3rd St. SW
Dyersville, Iowa 52040

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For more information about the parish of St. Francis Xavier, such as news, bulletins, events, or how to join, please visit our website: Spires of Faith Cluster

St. Francis Xavier School

Beckman Catholic High School

Quick Facts

· The height of each spire is 212 feet.

· The gold leafed crosses on top of the spires are 6’8” wide and 14’ high.

· There are 64 burnt colored cathedral windows in the church.

· There are approximately 1,800 families in the parish; a total of around 5,000 parishioners.

· The original construction cost was approximately $100,000. One hundred years later the south entrance,which includes a lift to make the basilica accessible to the handicapped, was built on at a cost of $130,000

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