St Joseph's Catholic Church

Des Moines, Iowa

St. Joseph Catholic Church is a parish in Des Moines, Iowa, founded in 1924 by Bishop Thomas Drumm to serve the eastern area of Des Moines and parts of northern Polk County. The parish describes itself as a healthy, growing, and welcoming faith community committed to bringing people to Christ, forming intentional disciples, and sending them out to transform the world. Members are encouraged to participate in worship, growth, service, connection, and giving. The parish operates St. Joseph Catholic School, which opened in 1949 and serves students in preschool through 8th grade. The church offers Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration and provides numerous opportunities for fellowship, faith exploration, and community involvement through councils, ministries, and service groups.

Denomination

Catholic

Phone

+1 515 266 2226

Email

deanna.bennigsdorf@gmail.com

Services

Mass

Sat5:00 PM
Sun8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Mon–Fri8:30 AM

Languages

English, Español

Last updated August 2026

Map showing location of St Joseph's Catholic Church

1,000-5,000

estimated members

This is likely one of 20 Catholic congregations in Polk County, IA. Catholic accounts for 35% of the county's 433 congregations.

This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.

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