About Visitation Catholic Church
Visitation Catholic Church is a Catholic church located at 1271 EAST 9TH STREET, Des Moines, IA, 50316. You can reach Visitation Catholic Church at +15152623967.
Visitation Catholic Church is one of 242 churches we list in Des Moines, among 5,166 across Iowa. It falls within Polk County and the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. It is counted among 17 Catholic churches in Des Moines, part of 626 in the Catholic tradition across Iowa.
Where is Visitation Catholic Church located?
Visitation Catholic Church is located at 1271 EAST 9TH STREET, Des Moines, IA, 50316. The building sits at coordinates 41.60218, -93.60633, placing it in Des Moines, IA 50316.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Visitation Catholic Church
The ZIP code 50316 area around Visitation Catholic Church 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.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Visitation Catholic Church
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 Visitation Catholic Church
- What denomination is Visitation Catholic Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Visitation Catholic Church located?
- Visitation Catholic Church is located at 1271 EAST 9TH STREET, Des Moines, IA, 50316.
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