ST. DONATUS, Iowa — Bring a good pair of shoes if you plan to walk the Way of the Cross at St. Donatus.
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The stone church of St. Donatus in eastern Iowa was built in 1858 then restored following a fire. The church and part of the village of St. Donatus were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
Sheep keep down the weeds in the meadow below the Pieta Chapel.
Worshipers travel the Way of the Cross at St. Donatus to meditate on Jesus' walk to the crucifixion.
Rural churches play an important role in their local community. This week we feature images captured by our staff.