Sacred Heart Cathedral

Lis Luwia April 8, 2018
Sacred Heart Cathedral Davenport, IA

Overlooking the Mississippi River, Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport, Iowa, this Gothic-style church was completed in 1891. The chapel is dedicated to St. Margaret and Eucharistic Adoration chapel hours are

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 6-10 pm

Wednesday & Friday, 5 am-10 pm

Sunday, 4-10 pm
There is a statue of Our Lady of LaVang and the church has a vibrant Vietnamese community.
Sacred Heart Cathedral Davenport, IA
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St. Ambrose Cathedral

Lis Luwia April 8, 2018
St Ambrose Cathedral Des Moines, IA

If you are near or driving through Des Moines, Iowa, consider stopping at St. Ambrose Cathedral. It is the first Catholic church established in Des Moines (back when the capital of Iowa was changed from Iowa City to Des Moines) and technically started in 1851.

The Our Lady’s Chapel is peaceful and unique due to the ceiling. The ceiling has painted Mary’s prayer and the chapel is dedicated to Our Lady Statue of St. Anne.

See details on their website.

St Ambrose Cathedral Des Moines, IA

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Basilica of St. Francis Xavier

Lis Luwia April 7, 2018
Basilica of St. Francis Xavier Dyersville, IA

The Basilica of St. Francis Xavier is a beautiful basilica surrounded by cornfields in Dyersville, Iowa. Architecturally, the basilica is medieval Gothic-style with twin 212-foot spires. It has 64 stained glass windows, 10 of which contain pictures of Jesus and the saints.

If you are in the area or driving through, consider stopping at this beautiful location for contemplation and prayer.

The basilica is open daily from 7 am- 8 pm. More details here.

Basilica of St. Francis Xavier Dyersville, IA

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Trinity Heights

Lis Luwia April 7, 2018
Trinity Heights shrine

Is seeing a 30-foot statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Queen of Peace on your bucket list? What about a life-size wood sculpture of The Last Supper? Trinity Heights in Sioux City, Iowa, in the Catholic Diocese of Sioux City has both of these beauties aa well as
  • a 33-foot statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
  • dedicated statues and locations set up to honor 60 different saints
  • 6 small shrines to Our Lady
  • a Divine Mercy chapel with Eucharistic Adoration and a relic of St. Faustina

If you’re traveling or live in Iowa, this would be a great place to have a mini-pilgrimage with family and/or friends! Much of this is outdoors so plan accordingly. Ground (not including museum and shrine) is open 9 am- 9 pm. More details here: http://www.trinityheights.com/tours.htm

Trinity Heights shrine

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Grotto of the Redemption

Lis Luwia April 6, 2018
Grotto of the Redemption

Considered by some as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Grotto of the Redemption is located in West Bend, Iowa, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City. It includes 9 separate grottos portraying the life of Christ and the largest grotto in the world!

The Grotto of the Redemption is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. See more details here: http://www.westbendgrotto.com

Grotto of the Redemption

Please comment below: have you been to this grotto and what was your experience?

 

Treasures of the Church – Exposition of Sacred Relics – Cedar Rapids, IA

Lis Luwia March 5, 2018
Treasures of the Church - Exposition of Sacred Relics

Immaculate Conception Parish will present a teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics on Friday March 23 at 7:00 pm. Father Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross will be here with his very special ministry to teach about these holy objects. He will bring with him over 150 relics, some as old as 2000 years. Among the treasures will be relics of St. Maria Goretti, St. Thérèse of Lisieux (the “Little Flower”), St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Faustina Kowalska.

In addition, there will also be present a portion of the veil of Our Lady, as well as one of the largest remaining pieces of the True Cross in the world. Those in attendance will be able to examine and venerate each relic. In the Church’s history many miracles and healings have been worked in the presence of relics, and many have been healed through this ministry.

Please do not miss this opportunity. You are encouraged to bring your articles of devotion (such as rosaries, holy cards, etc.) and pictures of ill friends/family members which you will be able to touch to the reliquaries as a means of intercession.

Immaculate Conception Parish

857 3rd Ave SE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

7-10 pm