INSPIRING FUTURES

Steeple Square is a non-profit organization that’s restoring economic prosperity, environmental integrity, and social and cultural vibrancy to the Dubuque community.

A Dubuque icon since 1867, the former home of St. Mary’s Parish is once again a hub for personal growth, celebration, and community empowerment. Renovation of the campus began in 2016 and was completed in 2021.

The former church is now Dubuque’s most unique event space – the Steeple Square Community Event Center, including Honkamp Hall – hosting a wide-range of events and is available for rentals. The lower level includes spaces for event rentals along with a culinary kitchen, and is home to community education and programming. It consists of the BVM Community Center, the McCoy Multipurpose Room, and the Sr. Helen Huewe Culinary Kitchen.

The former rectory is now the Marita Theisen Childcare Center, which opened in August 2019 and serves up to 68 area children, served in partnership with HACAP's Early Head Start and Head Start programs.

Owned and operated by Opening Doors, the former school was transformed into the Francis Apartments, which provides permanent supportive for graduates of Opening Doors and market-rate apartments for the public.

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