About Saint Mary Magdalen
Saint Mary Magdalen is a Catholic church located at 222 N. Ward St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501. You can reach Saint Mary Magdalen at +16416642553.
Saint Mary Magdalen is one of 51 churches we list in Ottumwa, among 5,166 across Iowa. It falls within Wapello County. It is counted among 626 in the Catholic tradition across Iowa.
Patron saint of Saint Mary Magdalen
Mary (the Virgin Mary)
Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption)
Other churches named after Saint Mary
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Mary are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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St. Mary
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Catholic · Natchez, MS
St. Mary Basilica
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Catholic · Chicago, IL
Saint Mary of the Angels Church
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Catholic · Chicago, IL
St. Mary of the Lake
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St. Mary
Where is Saint Mary Magdalen located?
Saint Mary Magdalen is located at 222 N. Ward St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501. The building sits at coordinates 41.00519, -92.42340, placing it in Ottumwa, IA 52501.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Saint Mary Magdalen
The ZIP code 52501 area around Saint Mary Magdalen is home to 30,535 residents with a median household income of $55,801 and a median age of 38.5 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 Saint Mary Magdalen
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.
Questions and answers about Saint Mary Magdalen
- What denomination is Saint Mary Magdalen?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint Mary Magdalen located?
- Saint Mary Magdalen is located at 222 N. Ward St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Mary Magdalen?
- Saint Mary (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
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