Welcome to
St. Mary's Parish
St. Mary's Parish
"In the heart of Mary, our Parish community welcomes all people as Christ, offering a place of peace, love, and prayer."
St Mary’s, Shenandoah – Mission Statement
Welcomes all people to
worship and celebrate the life of Jesus Christ.
¡Bienvenido a nuestra Iglesia
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shenandoah is one of the historical churches in southwest Iowa with a legacy of 117 years!
Located in both Fremont and Page Counties it has over 185 registered families. Once referred to as the “seed and nursery center of the world” Shenandoah has celebrated its 150th anniversary since its founding in 1870.Â
May God’s peace be with you, and may joy be abundantly yours.
St. Mary’s Parish community strives to serve all ages, inviting parishioners in every season of life to commit to growing in spirit and faith through our formation programs.
Night to Shine volunteer registration started
HELP US TO SPREAD LOVE AND KINDNESS
“What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.”Â
St. Augustine of Hippo
Online Giving
If you are interested in making that promise, we are here to help. The Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa facilitates planned gifts to a parish, school or organization within the Diocese of Des Moines. We’d love to visit with you and help you understand just how easy making that promise can truly be.