St. Anthony

The homilies are wonderful, offering messages that are to the point and easy to understand.

Visitors appreciate the beautiful sacrifice of the Mass, making it a go-to when visiting Des Moines.

The parish is diverse, with a variety of cultural backgrounds, and sometimes portions of special Masses are spoken in other languages.

First Friday evening Mass is a favorite, featuring a moving procession with a Fatima statue, candle lighting, and Marian songs.

The church itself is described as gorgeous, beautiful, and grand, making it easy to focus on Jesus inside.