About Basilica of Saint John
Basilica of Saint John is a Catholic church located at 1915 University, Des Moines, IA, 50314. Basilica of Saint John was founded in 1927. You can reach Basilica of Saint John at +15152443101.
Patron saint of Basilica of Saint John
Other churches named after Saint John
5 other churches named in honor of Saint John are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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St. John Vianney
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Saint John Bosco Church
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St. John Bosco
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St. John Neumann
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St John Neumann Shrine
Where is Basilica of Saint John located?
Basilica of Saint John is located at 1915 University, Des Moines, IA, 50314. The building sits at coordinates 41.60086, -93.64355, placing it in Des Moines, IA 50314.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Basilica of Saint John
The ZIP code 50314 area around Basilica of Saint John is home to 10,086 residents with a median household income of $37,636 and a median age of 30.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Basilica of Saint John
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Basilica of Saint John
5 other US churches in the Romanesque Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Sacred Heart Church Tampa, FL · est. 1905
- Old St. Patricks Chicago, IL
- St John Neumann Shrine Philadelphia, PA · est. 1847
- Saint Peter's Cathedral Scranton, PA · est. 1884
- Ascension Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1897
Churches in the same diocese as Basilica of Saint John
Basilica of Saint John shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 2 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
Churches founded the same year as Basilica of Saint John
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1927 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Ita's Church Chicago, IL
- Church of the Incarnation Dallas, TX
- United Church of Rogers Park Chicago, IL
- East Dallas Christian Church Dallas, TX
- East Dallas Church of Christ Dallas, TX
Basilica of Saint John by the numbers
Questions and answers about Basilica of Saint John
- What denomination is Basilica of Saint John?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Basilica of Saint John located?
- Basilica of Saint John is located at 1915 University, Des Moines, IA, 50314.
- When was Basilica of Saint John founded?
- Founded in 1927.
- Who is the patron saint of Basilica of Saint John?
- Saint John (John, Apostle & Evangelist). Feast day: Dec 27.
- What is the architecture of Basilica of Saint John?
- Basilica of Saint John is a Romanesque Revival architecture building, designed by Maginnis & Walsh.
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