Parish Mission Statement
We gather as a parish community to know, love and serve God by
reaching out
in love to others through our gifts of time, talents and treasure.
Welcome!
On behalf of the parish family of the Basilica of St. John,
welcome to our web page.
You, your friends, and your
family are invited to come home to the Basilica of St. John
for
the finest in Catholic Christian worship, faith formation
and fellowship.
Home is where the heart is so join your
parish family in the heart of Des Moines.
The Basilica Directory
|
Position |
Clergy or Staff Member |
Phone # and e-mail |
|
Pastor |
The Very Reverend Aquinas M. Nichols, O.S.B. |
515-244-3101, ext. 203 |
|
Deacon |
Rev. Mr. Frank Lopez |
515-288-1287, ext. 214 |
| Deacon | Rev. Mr. Luke Tieskoetter | 515-556-9281 |
|
Parish Secretary |
Barbara Kean |
515-244-3101, ext. 202 |
|
Business Manager |
Dwayne Weuve |
515-244-3101, ext 205 |
|
Adult Faith Formation & RCIA Coordinator |
Rosemary Sloss |
515-244-3101, ext 204 |
|
Maintenance Director |
Vuong Dinh |
515-244-3101 |
|
Holy
Family School |
Martin Flaherty |
515-262-8025 |
|
Religious Education |
Jenifer Parsons |
515-681-9368 |
|
Finance Council |
Barry Cropp |
515-244-3101 |
|
Pastoral Council |
Jennifer Chaplin |
515-249-4710 |
|
Homebound Ministry |
Rev. Mr. Luke Tieskoetter |
515-556-9281 |
|
Hispanic Ministry |
Rev. Mr. Frank Lopez |
515-288-1287, ext 215 |
|
Youth Ministry |
Rev. Mr. Frank Lopez |
515-288-1287, ext 214 |
Mass & Sacrament Information
|
Mass - Saturday |
9:00 AM & 4:00 PM (Sunday Vigil) |
|
Spanish Mass - Saturday |
6:00 PM |
|
Mass - Sunday |
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM |
|
Mass - Holy Days |
12:00 PM (noon) & 7:00 PM |
|
Mass - Weekdays |
12:00 PM (noon) |
|
Mass - First Friday |
12:00 PM (noon) |
|
Mass - First Saturday |
9:00 AM |
|
Sacrament of Reconciliation |
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM on Saturdays or by appointment |
|
Adoration of the |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. |
|
Baptism |
Contact the office for pre-baptismal instruction. |
|
Marriage |
Parishioners contact the office 6 months prior to |
|
Visit to Sick |
Please inform office of any illness or hospitalization in the family |
Media Events & Connections (Live Streaming of Mass)
|
Basilica of St. John - Mass |
Sunday - 10:30 AM |
|
Homily of the Sunday Mass |
Available usually following Monday |
Tours
|
If you haven't visited our parish church, please feel welcome. Small groups can request a tour by calling the office to arrange a date on our calendar. |
Contact Information
|
Electronic mail |
General Information: basilicadm@msn.com |
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