See also the Point of Beginnings Web site, which includes a map of historic sites in southwestern Wisconsin. Saint Augustine Church , nr. W, New Diggings, WI 53586. This handsome frame 1844 church, designed by Fr. Mass is held in the church early in September each year.
Walking tours are available.
The home of the Sinsinawa Dominican order, founded by Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, in 1847. Mazzuchelli founded some 40 Catholic parishes and was responsible for the building of 17 churches, from Mackinac Island, Michigan, to southwestern Wisconsin, to Muscatine, Iowa. Father Mazzuchelli is a candidate for Roman Catholic sainthood. VV, Cassville, WI 53806. Open from Memorial Day through early October.