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St. Mary's Catholic Church

Diocese of Des Moines

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Address

460 North West Washington Avenue
Elkhart, IA 50073

About St. Mary's Catholic Church

A two-church cluster spanning St. Mary's in Elkhart and Holy Cross in rural Maxwell, this Diocese of Des Moines parish draws Catholics from 13 school districts and 23 communities across northern Polk County. Masses rotate between both sites throughout the week, and the community brings a distinctive focus on environmental stewardship through its "Care for Our Common Home" program.

St. Mary's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Elkhart, Iowa, part of the Diocese of Des Moines. The parish offers Mass 7 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10 AM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM(at Holy Cross, Rural Maxwell; located at 12704 NE 98th St, Maxwell, IA 50161)
10 AM(at St. Mary, Elkhart)

Tuesday

8 AM(at St. Mary, Elkhart)

Wednesday

5:30 PM(at Holy Cross, Rural Maxwell; located at 12704 NE 98th St, Maxwell, IA 50161)

Thursday

8 AM(at St. Mary, Elkhart)

Friday

8 AM(at St. Mary, Elkhart)

Saturday

5 PM(at St. Mary, Elkhart)

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Saturday

4 PM - 4:30 PMat St. Mary, Elkhart

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA / OCIA

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Mary's Catholic Church? ▼

St. Mary's Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St. Mary's Catholic Church? ▼

St. Mary's Catholic Church confession times: Saturday 4 PM - 4:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church? ▼

Yes, St. Mary's Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Mary's Catholic Church have daily Mass? ▼

Yes, St. Mary's Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM, 5:30 PM.

Where is St. Mary's Catholic Church located? ▼

St. Mary's Catholic Church is located at 460 North West Washington Avenue, Elkhart, IA 50073. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

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