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Our History

The development of Trinity Heights began around 1985, when Father Harold Cooper, then pastor of St. Joseph Church in Sioux City, conceived the idea to bring a statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Queen of Peace to Sioux City. Our non-profit corporation, Queen of Peace, Inc., was formed and ultimately purchased the grounds that formerly served Trinity College and High School, and a seminary.

Trinity Heights began welcoming its first visitors in 1992 shortly after the Immaculate Heart of Mary Queen of Peace was placed on the grounds. We have expanded steadily since and have welcomed thousands of visitors seeking a peaceful place for prayer and meditation.

Timeline - Development of Trinity Heights

1984-88	Lay persons formed a corporation to create Trinity Heights. Trinity High School property purchased. Plans for the statue of Mary Queen of Peace initiated.
1989	The corporation officially named Queen of Peace, Inc.
1990	The Marian Center Gift Shop and Resource Center opened. Sculptor Dale Lamphere commissioned to create Immaculate Heart of Mary Queen of Peace.
1993	Immaculate Heart of Mary Queen of Peace statue dedicated.
1994-97	Trinity Gardens and Circle of Life Memorial to the Unborn built. St. Joseph Center and Museum built to house wood carving of the Last Supper and hold official graduate displays and records of Trinity College and Trinity High School. Adoration Chapel added.
1999	Sacred Heart of Jesus statue placed across from the outstretched hand of Immaculate Heart of Mary Queen of Peace. Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Knock, and Our Lady of Fatima shrines completed.
2000-04	Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, the Miraculous Medal and Our Lady of Guadalupe shrines completed. Heaven's Special Child memorial added. Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and St. Joseph placed. St. Francis placed. St. Therese the Little Flower, St. Peregrine, and Blessed Mother Teresa placed.
2005-06	Way of the Saints completed with six clusters honoring 60 saints. Moses placed on hill overlooking the Way of the Saints.
2008	St. Anthony's Senior Housing neighborhood of 12 town homes opened. Office building opened. Rachel Weeping placed at Circle of Life.
2009	Father Harold Cooper statue recognizes his work.
2010	Sts Peter and Paul statues added in the Way of the Saints.
2011	Veteran's Memorial dedicated.

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