St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church & Student Center

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church & Student Center St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Student Center is a spiritual "home away from home" for Drake students and resident parishioners. There is a place for you here.

Welcome to Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic parish and Student Center, affectionately known as Saint Kate’s. We are a small parish with many missions. We delight in the diversity of the ages we represent and the significant missions entrusted to us. As a Student Center

• We are a Catholic Student Center, offering a home away from home to young men and women attending Drake University.
• We are

also the headquarters of the Diocesan Office of Campus Ministry, reaching out to an estimated 10,000 college students on 12 campuses through active Catholic Campus Ministry

As a Parish Church

• We are a parish community with families and individuals of all ages and cultures. We take inspiration from the innocent faith of our children and the commitment of their parents.
• We are a parish enriched by the presence of individuals facing challenges, including the Deaf Community of Des Moines, who participate fully in the life of the parish, serving as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, parish council members and much more.
• We are a parish committed to Justice and Peace, helping those in need. College students and resident parishioners partner to serve our community and beyond.
• We are a parish of older adults, retirees and empty nesters, who enjoy the spirit of a small parish and the chance to connect with young people through our student ministries.
• We are a parish of many generations, single and married, all sharing one catholic faith. We invite you to join us in prayer and worship, fellowship and service to others. So contact us.

02/04/2026
01/18/2026

As promised, here's a link to view the recording of the Dialogue Series presentation "Wisdom for the Long Haul in a World Falling Apart."

Nearly 150 Dialogue Series attendees packed in to the Being New Spirituality Center last Sunday for "Wisdom for the Long...
01/17/2026

Nearly 150 Dialogue Series attendees packed in to the Being New Spirituality Center last Sunday for "Wisdom for the Long Haul in a World Falling Apart." Thanks to all who attended, to our incredible presenters, and to the donors and committee members who make this all possible. We will post a link to a video recording soon!

Seeking spiritual sustenance in the new year? The wonderful line-up of presenters for this Sunday, Jan. 11's "Wisdom for...
01/05/2026

Seeking spiritual sustenance in the new year? The wonderful line-up of presenters for this Sunday, Jan. 11's "Wisdom for the Long Haul in a World Falling Apart" is ready to share meaningful ways to develop a strong inner life. This Dialogue Series event is free!

Learn more about the program and RSVP at

New Dialogue Series Focused on the Common Good “Faith in Action for the Common Good” invites people of all spiritual walks of life to listen, converse, and then act to improve conditions that benefit all members of society. Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart: Listen, Converse, Act Upco...

Free event! Spiritual practices can sustain us in hard times, and the Jan. 11 Dialogue Series session will focus on that...
12/28/2025

Free event! Spiritual practices can sustain us in hard times, and the Jan. 11 Dialogue Series session will focus on that. Drawing from the well of ancient wisdom, local experts will share about meaningful ways to develop a strong inner life.

Presenters include:
•Kathy Reardon - Contemplation: The Path into the Heart of God
•Rev. Timothy Fitzgerald - The History of Contemplation in the Christian Church
•Kyle Lechtenberg - Daily Prayer in Christian Life (Liturgy of the Hours)
•Rev. Dan Krettek - Lectio Divina
•John Gaffney - Visio Divina
•April Young - Ignition Imaginative Prayer
•Tom Primmer - Spiritual Direction
•Kathleen Schiltz - Centering Prayer
•Rev. Joan Fumetti - Contemplation with Grit: Carrying the Fruits of Contemplation to a World Falling Apart

Claim your free seat(s) to "Wisdom for the Long Haul in a World Falling Apart" at

New Dialogue Series Focused on the Common Good “Faith in Action for the Common Good” invites people of all spiritual walks of life to listen, converse, and then act to improve conditions that benefit all members of society. Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart: Listen, Converse, Act Upco...

Get signed up for the final event in the current St. Catherine of Siena Dialogue Series! On Jan. 11, hear from several l...
12/14/2025

Get signed up for the final event in the current St. Catherine of Siena Dialogue Series! On Jan. 11, hear from several local ecumenical presenters about meaningful ways to develop a strong inner life. Stay tuned for an announcement of that full line-up and topics. RSVP: https://stcatherinedrake.org/dialogue-series/

Address

1150 28th Street
Des Moines, IA
50311

Telephone

+15152714747

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