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Our Lady of the Americas Parish

1271 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
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4.6 · 105 Google reviews

About Our Lady of the Americas Parish


Our Lady of the Americas Parish is a Catholic church in Des Moines, Iowa located at 1271 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, United States. As of April 2026, Our Lady of the Americas Parish holds a 4.6-star rating across 105 Google reviews. The Our Lady of the Americas Parish parish office answers at +1 515-266-6695.

ur Church is bilingual. 75 % are Hispanic and the other part Anglo-American.

When does Our Lady of the Americas Parish hold services?


Our Lady of the Americas Parish publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–5 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm. All times are local to Des Moines, IA.

Wednesday
9 am–5 pm
Thursday
9 am–5 pm
Friday
9 am–5 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9 am–5 pm

Where is Our Lady of the Americas Parish located?


Our Lady of the Americas Parish is located at 1271 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.60207, -93.60624, placing it in Des Moines, IA 50316.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around Our Lady of the Americas Parish


The ZIP code 50316 area around Our Lady of the Americas Parish is home to 16,647 residents with a median household income of $51,803 and a median age of 31.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

16,647 Residents in ZIP 50316
31.2 Median age
$51,803 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Our Lady of the Americas Parish


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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Your Sunday at Our Lady of the Americas Parish


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Our Lady of the Americas Parish by the numbers


105 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about Our Lady of the Americas Parish


What denomination is Our Lady of the Americas Parish?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at Our Lady of the Americas Parish?
Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–5 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
What is the phone number for Our Lady of the Americas Parish?
You can reach the parish at +1 515-266-6695.
Where is Our Lady of the Americas Parish located?
The parish is located at 1271 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, United States.
How do visitors rate Our Lady of the Americas Parish?
4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 105 Google reviews.

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