St. Ambrose Cathedral Des Moines
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About St. Ambrose Cathedral Des Moines
St. Ambrose Cathedral Des Moines is a Catholic parish in Des Moines. Like most Catholic parishes, it typically offers weekend Mass, weekday Mass, the sacrament of confession, and faith-formation programs for all ages. Service times and program schedules vary — please confirm directly with the parish.
What to expect here
Worship style
Liturgical, sacramental worship with the Mass
Quick facts
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Groups
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Community listingLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Catholic churches · not specific to St. Ambrose Cathedral Des Moines
A structured liturgical service (Mass) with Scripture readings, homily, and the Eucharist. Multiple Mass times are typically offered throughout the week and on weekends.
Catholic parishes offer a rich tradition of faith rooted in 2,000 years of Christian history. All are welcome to attend Mass, though full participation in sacraments is reserved for Catholics.
Details come from public directories. Confirm times and contact info directly with the church.
Weekly rhythm
Mass Times
4 mass times across 3 days
Sun
Sunday
9:00 AM
Sunday Massworship
Typical Sunday morning Mass — parishes often offer multiple Sunday times; confirm with the parish.
11:00 AM
worshipTypical later Sunday Mass — confirm with the parish for actual schedule.
Mon
Monday
8:00 AM
Weekday Massworship
Many Catholic parishes offer daily weekday Mass — days and times vary; confirm with the parish.
Sat
Saturday
4:00 PM
Saturday Vigil Massworship
Typical Saturday Vigil Mass — confirm current time with the parish.
Get connected
Groups & Ministries
5 groups across 4 categories
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupReligious Education / PSR
Sunday · 10:00 AM · Weekly
Children's faith formation (often called PSR or CCD) is a common parish offering — confirm schedule and registration with the parish.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Sunday · 9:00 AM · Weekly
A typical faith-formation program for adults exploring or entering the Catholic Church — confirm enrollment details with the parish.
Prayer
2 groupsEucharistic Adoration
Friday · 9:00 AM · Weekly
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered at many parishes — confirm availability and hours with the parish.
Confession / Reconciliation
Saturday · 3:00 PM · Weekly
Many parishes offer confession before the Vigil Mass on Saturdays — confirm current times with the parish.
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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