Chamberlain in Brule County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
St. Joseph's Memorial
Fr. Henry Hogebach – Founder
Fr. Henry Hogebach, SCJ, founded St. Joseph's Indian School in 1927. He devoted his life to the care and education of Native American children. His vision, patience and perseverance remains alive in our ongoing mission to continue serving Native American children and youth. This memorial is dedicated to Fr. Hogebach in memory of his genuine caring and generosity.
Priests of the Sacred Heart
This mission of the Priests of the Sacred Heart is to carry forward the love Jesus Christ gave on the cross by being especially among the poor, being prophets of love and servants of reconciliation. Through the love of others, the poor and underprivileged can be lifted up and given hope.
The Priests of the Sacred Heart opened St. Joseph's Indian School in 1927. St. Joseph's is a non-profit Catholic residential and educational facility serving Native American children and youth through spiritual support, education, personal growth and cultural awareness. This memorial represents 75 years of commitment to Native American children and their families.
Our Donors – Sharing Love
Countless lives have been enriched through generous gifts from people throughout the world. Native American children and their families, the staff who work at St. Joseph's, and the donors who give of their resources all become one family in the spirit of God's love. May God bless both the giver and the receiver.
We serve and teach
We receive and learn
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 43° 49.484′ N, 99° 19.408′ W. Marker is in Chamberlain, South Dakota, in Brule County. Marker can be reached from Saint Joseph Drive north of North Main Street (South Dakota Highway 50), on the right when traveling north. Located along St. Joseph's Memorial Walkway on the St. Joseph's Indian School campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain SD 57325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Divine Infant Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Plant Life (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Missouri River (approx. 0.6 miles away); Chamberlain (approx. ¾ mile away); Barger Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Roland L. Dolly Memorial Recreational Trail (approx. 1.3 miles away); This was until 1953 American Island (approx. 1.8 miles away); Missouri River Bridges of South Dakota (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chamberlain.
Also see . . . History - St. Joseph's Indian School. (Submitted on March 8, 2024.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2024. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 8, 2024.