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Basilica of Saint John

Basilica of Saint John is a Roman Catholic church in Des Moines, Iowa, the United States. This is a public profile on The Living Bread, built from OpenStreetMap data and not yet claimed by the church.

Roman Catholic · Des Moines, Iowa

Public profile based on publicly available church information (source: OpenStreetMap, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, retrieved 2026-08-15). Not yet claimed by this organization.
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Church information

Tradition
Roman Catholic · What is this?
Address
1915 University Avenue, Des Moines 50314
Map
View on the map (OpenStreetMap)
Official website
https://basilicaofstjohn.org/This is the church’s own website.

Getting there

Basilica of Saint John is located in 1915 University Avenue, Des Moines 50314 50314. Get directions, or open the map above.

What to expect at a Roman Catholic church

Basilica of Saint John is part of the Roman Catholic tradition. Learn what Roman Catholic churches believe and how they worship, so a first visit feels a little less unfamiliar.

The Church around Basilica of Saint John

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Churches in Des Moines

Basilica of Saint John is one of 325 churches mapped in Des Moines, Iowa on The Living Bread. See all churches in Des Moines, or find a church near you.

A word and a prayer for this church

The church is not the building; it is Christ’s people, gathered. Over Basilica of Saint John, and over everyone who seeks God in Des Moines, the Scriptures speak:

“Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.”

Isaiah 56:7 (KJV)

“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”

John 15:12 (KJV)

A prayer: Lord Jesus, be near to the people who gather as Basilica of Saint John. 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.

Questions about Basilica of Saint John

What denomination is Basilica of Saint John?

Basilica of Saint John is listed as a Roman Catholic church in the open data The Living Bread builds from. If that is out of date, a church leader can claim the profile and correct it.

Where is Basilica of Saint John located?

Basilica of Saint John is in Des Moines, Iowa. You can see it on the map on this page and get directions.

What churches are near Basilica of Saint John?

The Living Bread maps 8 other churches near Basilica of Saint John, each with its own profile and distance, listed on this page.

Does Basilica of Saint John have service times on The Living Bread?

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Is Basilica of Saint John affiliated with The Living Bread?

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