St. Cecilia
About St. Cecilia
St. Cecilia in Ames, Iowa, part of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, recently completed a church renovation and sustains an unusually full schedule of weekday Eucharistic adoration. Set in a university town, the parish offers a Saturday vigil, a Spanish-language 5 p.m. Sunday Mass, and ministries ranging from Stephen Ministry to prison and bereavement outreach.
St. Cecilia is a Roman Catholic parish in Ames, Iowa, part of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
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
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Men's Groups
Men's Group
Women's Groups
Women's Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Cecilia? ▼
St. Cecilia Mass times: Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Cecilia? ▼
St. Cecilia confession times: Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Cecilia? ▼
Yes, St. Cecilia celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Cecilia have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Cecilia offers daily Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7:30 AM, 5:30 PM, 9 AM.
Where is St. Cecilia located? ▼
St. Cecilia is located at 2900 Hoover Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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