About Holy Family Parish - Ss. Mary and Joseph Church · Fort Madison, Iowa
Holy Family Parish in Fort Madison, Iowa, is a loving, caring, and sharing Catholic community dedicated to celebrating, living, nurturing, and passing on the Catholic faith. It comprises three churches: St. Mary and Joseph Church, Sacred Heart Church, and St. Joseph Church in Montrose. The parish emphasizes proclaiming the Gospel through Word, Action, and Sacrament, celebrating faith through worship and community, and living the Gospel through outreach, evangelism, and stewardship. It welcomes all, offering ministries for youth, families, the elderly, and those seeking spiritual renewal.
- Established
- 1840
- Patron
- Holy Family
- Diocese
- Diocese of Davenport
Why belong here
Join a community that proclaims the Gospel through Word, Action, and Sacrament; celebrates faith through meaningful worship, community, and family; and lives the Gospel through outreach to the poor, evangelism, education, stewardship, and active parish involvement. You’ll find spiritual roots, fellowship, and opportunities to serve alongside fellow believers.
Mass times at Holy Family Parish - Ss. Mary and Joseph Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturdays: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm at Sacred Heart Church
- Sundays: 30 mins prior to Mass
History
The parish is composed of three historic churches: St. Joseph’s Church (founded in 1840), Ss. Mary & Joseph Church, and Sacred Heart Church. The site encourages visitors to explore detailed historical documents and photographs to understand the community’s journey.
- St. Joseph’s Church founded in 1840 by a pastor serving 5 families
- Circular brick pattern in steeple of Ss. Mary & Joseph Church
- Museum piece used to save foundation of Sacred Heart Church during construction
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries to serve the community and foster spiritual growth.
- Altar & Rosary Society
- Eucharistic Adoration
- Parish Council
- Liturgical Ministry
- Ministry of Care
- Grief Support
- Prayer Chain
- Communion Visits
- Greeting Cards
- Parish Health Ministry
- Prayer Shawl
- Social Action
- Prison Ministry
- Right to Life Ministry
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments, including Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Orders, Holy Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- Holy Orders
- Holy Matrimony
- Anointing of the Sick
- First Holy Communion
- Confirmation