About All Saints · Cedar Rapids, Iowa
All Saints Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa, founded in 1947 by Archbishop Henry P. Rohlman of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Today it serves as both a worship community and a parish school (All Saints School, part of Xavier Catholic Schools), guided by the motto 'Love God • Serve Others • Form Disciples.' Every Mass from the church is livestreamed online, and the parish operates under the Archdiocese of Dubuque's current pastoral model with a Sacramental Priest, Rev. Eric Saah, and a Parish Life Coordinator, Tracy A. Huk.
- Established
- 1947
- Patron
- All Saints
- Rector
- Rev. Eric Saah (Sacramental Priest)
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Dubuque
Why belong here
All Saints offers the full rhythm of Catholic life in a tight-knit southeast Cedar Rapids community: weekday and weekend Masses (all livestreamed), Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration, multiple reconciliation slots, and a parish school (K–5 with preschool and child care) that is part of Xavier Catholic Schools. Active faith formation runs from OCIA for adults through Confirmation, First Eucharist, youth ministry, and a full music program — plus a strong prayer culture with a Women's Prayer Group, All Saints Prayer Group, M.O.M.S Rosary, and Prolife Rosary. Newcomers can register online or at the parish office.
Mass times at All Saints
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday 7:45 am – 8:00 am
- Friday 7:45 am – 8:00 am
- Saturday 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm
- By appointment
Adoration times
- Wednesday 8:30 am – 10:00 am in the Chapel
Parish History
All Saints was established in 1947 when the Archdiocese of Dubuque purchased a five-acre plot in southeast Cedar Rapids. Archbishop Henry P. Rohlman appointed Father Bernard G. Collins as the first pastor, and the 80 founding families — most from Immaculate Conception Parish — chose the name 'All Saints.' Under Msgr. Edmund Becker the present church was designed in a Christ-centered 'crown' shape and consecrated in November 1966; within a year the parish had grown to more than 700 families. In 2009 Fr. David O'Connor led an $8.3 million renovation and expansion project that added a narthex, social hall, parish offices, parking lot, and a walkway connecting the church and school. The first Mass in the renovated church was celebrated on Christmas Eve 2009.
- 1947 — Parish founded by Archbishop Henry P. Rohlman; Father Bernard G. Collins first pastor.
- 1949 — All Saints School opens with 134 pupils and seven Sisters of Mercy.
- 1965–1966 — Church built and consecrated (November 1966) under Msgr. Edmund Becker.
- 1992 — New classrooms, gym, and parish room under Msgr. David Wheeler.
- 1999 — Parish celebrates school's 50th anniversary.
- 2000 — Joins Regis Middle School partnership with St. Matthew and St. Pius; becomes K–5.
- 2009 — $8.3 million renovation/expansion under Fr. David O'Connor; first Mass in renovated church Christmas Eve 2009.
Leadership & Staff
All Saints currently operates under the Archdiocese of Dubuque's pastorate model with a Sacramental Priest, Rev. Eric Saah, supported by a Parish Life Coordinator, Tracy A. Huk, two deacons, and a full parish and school staff. The parish office is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Rev. Eric Saah — Sacramental Priest ([email protected])
- Tracy A. Huk — Parish Life Coordinator / Business Manager ([email protected])
- Deacon Mike Klappholz — [email protected]
- Deacon Ed Martin — [email protected]
- Bob Lillibridge — Director of Adult Formation
- Stacy Cataldo — Director of Children's Formation (Catechesis)
- Isabelle Werner — Youth Formation
- Matthew Burrier — Director of Music Ministries
- Dan Alpers — Office Manager
- Jeremy Lutz — Bookkeeper
- Ethan Weiland — IT Director
- Lori Jiacinto — Scrip Coordinator
Sacraments
All Saints prepares parishioners for and celebrates all seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. Couples must contact the parish at least six months before a wedding, and parents must complete a baptism-preparation class before an infant baptism.
- Baptism — Preparation class required; contact Deacon Ed Martin (319-364-7524)
- First Reconciliation & Eucharist — 2nd-grade program combining home study and retreats; contact Stacy Cataldo
- Confirmation — contact Alisa Pfab ([email protected])
- Matrimony — Arrange at least six months in advance; contact Deacon Mike Klappholz
- Anointing of the Sick — Contact parish office (ext. 100)
- OCIA — Adults preparing to enter the Church; contact Bob Lillibridge
Faith Formation
Faith formation at All Saints spans cradle-to-grave: a school-age catechesis program for First Reconciliation and Eucharist, ongoing Confirmation preparation, a youth-formation program led by Isabelle Werner, an OCIA process for adults, and adult formation under Bob Lillibridge.
- Children's Catechesis (Director: Stacy Cataldo)
- Youth Formation (Isabelle Werner)
- Adult Faith Formation (Director: Bob Lillibridge)
- OCIA — Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
- Confirmation classes
- First Reconciliation & Eucharist (2nd grade)
All Saints School & Xavier Catholic Schools
All Saints School opened in 1949 with 134 pupils and seven Sisters of Mercy. Today it operates as a K–5 Catholic elementary school with preschool and child care, and is part of the Xavier Catholic Schools (XCS) system that includes Regis Middle School and Xavier High School. Students in grades 6–8 attend Regis Middle School, a regional Catholic school formed in 2000 with St. Matthew and St. Pius parishes.
- All Saints School opened September 1949 — founded with Sisters of Mercy faculty.
- Current Principal — Kelly Starr ([email protected], ext. 234).
- School Office Manager — Elaine Collins.
- Early Childhood Director — Jenna Ackman.
- XCS partner schools — Regis Middle School (Principal Zach Zeckser) and Xavier High School (Principal Lynn Holverson).
- Parish School phone — (319) 363-4110.
- More information at crxcs.org.
Music Ministries
All Saints maintains an active music ministry directed by Matthew Burrier ([email protected]), supporting the sung liturgy of every weekend and weekday Mass as well as special celebrations throughout the liturgical year.
- Director of Music Ministries — Matthew Burrier
- Contact — [email protected], ext. 106
Outreach & Parish Life
Beyond worship and formation, All Saints supports a Scrip gift-card fundraising program, multiple prayer and rosary groups, and a newcomer-registration process. The parish's recent renovation added a social hall and parish offices that anchor community gatherings.
- Scrip Gift Card Program — Coordinator Lori Jiacinto ([email protected], 319-535-3570)
- Newcomer Registration — online at allsaintscr.com or by phone (ext. 100)
- Women's Prayer Group
- All Saints Prayer Group
- M.O.M.S Rosary (Mothers)
- Prolife Rosary
- 2009 campus addition: social hall, parish offices, connecting walkway
Visit, Contact & Livestream
All Saints welcomes visitors and newcomers. The parish office is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and every Mass is livestreamed on the parish website beginning approximately five minutes before each liturgy. Parishioners and visitors can submit prayer intentions online at allsaintscr.com/prayer.
- Address — 720 29th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
- Phone — (319) 363-6130
- Office hours — Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Website — http://www.allsaintscr.com/
- Online giving & directory — allsaintscr.churchcenter.com
- Livestream — every Mass begins ~5 minutes early on the website
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Bernard G. Collins1947–
Founding pastor; appointed by Archbishop Henry P. Rohlman; previously assistant at Immaculate Conception Parish (1937–1945).
- Msgr. Edmund Becker
Designed and built the present church (consecrated November 1966) in a distinctive crown shape; oversaw rapid growth to 700+ families; school cafeteria/kitchen completed under his pastorate.
- Msgr. David Wheeler
Pastored during enrollment growth that led to new classrooms, gym, and parish room in 1992; celebrated school's 50th anniversary in 1999.
- Father Charles Lang
Brought All Saints up to date in technology; one of the first Catholic elementary schools to hire a part-time technology director.
- Fr. David O'Connor
Led the $8.3 million 2009 renovation/expansion project; first Mass in renovated church on Christmas Eve 2009.
- Rev. John R. Flaherty
Pastor until recent transition; now Father 'Jack' Flaherty.
- Rev. Eric Saah
Current Sacramental Priest under the Archdiocese's new pastoral model.