St Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church
Des Moines, Iowa
Located in Des Moines, Iowa, St Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church serves the local Catholic community. As a Catholic parish, the church is part of the Roman Catholic tradition, which emphasizes sacramental worship, devotion to Mary, and apostolic succession. Visitors can expect to participate in the Mass, the central act of Catholic worship, along with other traditional practices such as confession and the veneration of saints. The parish typically offers opportunities for spiritual formation through religious education, youth programs, and community service activities. Catholic churches maintain a reverent atmosphere centered on the Eucharist, and St Mary of Nazareth reflects these core values. The church welcomes both regular members and visitors seeking to experience Catholic liturgical traditions and community fellowship in the Des Moines area.
Denomination
CatholicPhone
515-276-4042Pastor
John FrostServices
Other
Last updated August 2026
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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