Iowa, Diocese of
The primary convention of this diocese was held Aug. 17-18, 1853, at Trinity Church, Muscatine. The diocese has been in existence since then. On June 18, 1873, Grace Church Cathedral, Davenport, was consecrated. In 1909 Trinity Church, Davenport, merged with Grace Cathedral and the name was changed to Trinity Cathedral. The diocese includes the entire state of Iowa.
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