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Catholic Churches in Des Moines, Iowa
Looking for a catholic church in Des Moines? The Living Bread maps 17 catholic churches here, from open data. Find one near you or see them on the map.
What is a catholic church? Catholic churches celebrate the Mass and hold to the sacraments and the historic teaching of the Church.
Catholic congregations in Des Moines
- All Saints Catholic Church
- Basilica of Saint John
- Christ the King Church
- Holy Trinity Catholic Church
- Saint Ambrose Cathedral
- Saint Anthony's Church
- Saint Augustin Catholic Church
- Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
- Saint Mary of Nazareth Church
- Saint Mary of Nazareth Parish Hall
- Saint Peter Catholic Church
- Saint Pius X Church
- Saint Theresa's Catholic Church
- Saints John and Paul Catholic Church
- St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center
- St. John's Catholic Church
- Visitation Catholic Church
A word and a prayer for this church
The church is not the building; it is Christ’s people, gathered. Over the Catholic churches of Des Moines, and over everyone who seeks God in Des Moines, the Scriptures speak:
“And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.”
Colossians 1:18 (KJV)“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
Revelation 3:20 (KJV)A prayer: Lord Jesus, be near to the people who gather as the Catholic churches of Des Moines. Teach them Your Word, knit them together in love, and make them a light in Des Moines. Where two or three come together in Your name, You are there. Amen.
People also ask
How many Catholic churches are in Des Moines?
The Living Bread maps 17 Catholic churches in Des Moines, Iowa so far, from OpenStreetMap. A growing open-data directory, not a full census.
What do Catholic churches believe?
Catholic churches celebrate the Mass and hold to the sacraments and the historic teaching of the Church. At the heart of every Christian tradition is the same Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, offered to all who will come.