St. Ambrose Cathedral
Address
607 High Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone
(515) 288-7411Website
www.saintambrosecathedral.orgAbout St. Ambrose Cathedral
As the mother church of the Diocese of Des Moines, St. Ambrose Cathedral on High Street anchors Catholic life in Iowa's capital with weekday noon Masses Monday through Saturday and a Sunday schedule beginning with a Rosary at 8:00 AM before the 8:30 Mass. The cathedral community gathers for a weekly Bishop's Holy Hour on Mondays and sustains active ministries including St. Vincent de Paul and Walking with Moms. Its spirit of hospitality welcomes both lifelong parishioners and first-time visitors.
St. Ambrose Cathedral is a Roman Catholic parish in Des Moines, Iowa, part of the Diocese of Des Moines. The parish offers Mass 9 times per week, including Sunday at 8:30 AM and 11 AM. Confession is available on Wednesday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Wednesday
Saturday
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Ambrose Cathedral? ▼
St. Ambrose Cathedral Mass times: Sunday at 8:30 AM, 11 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Ambrose Cathedral? ▼
St. Ambrose Cathedral confession times: Wednesday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Ambrose Cathedral? ▼
Yes, St. Ambrose Cathedral celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Ambrose Cathedral have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Ambrose Cathedral offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12:10 PM.
Where is St. Ambrose Cathedral located? ▼
St. Ambrose Cathedral is located at 607 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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