About Saint Anne · Logan, Iowa
St. Anne Catholic Church is a small rural parish in Logan, Iowa, in the Diocese of Des Moines, serving the Catholic faithful of Harrison County in western Iowa. The parish shares its pastor with nearby St. Patrick Church in Missouri Valley and operates a faith formation program for students in grades 1 through 10, with classes running September through April. Weekend Mass is celebrated Saturday evening at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m., complemented by weekday liturgies and a monthly reconciliation hour. The parish community is led by Rev. James Kirby, supported by a deacon, a faith formation director, a bookkeeper, and a bulletin editor.
- Established
- 1920
- Patron
- St. Anne
- Rector
- Rev. James Kirby
- Diocese
- Diocese of Des Moines
Why belong here
St. Anne offers a warm, family-sized Catholic community in the heart of western Iowa's Harrison County, with multiple weekly Masses, accessible Saturday evening and Sunday morning schedules, and a robust faith formation program that walks with children and teens from 1st through 10th grade. The parish shares resources and clergy with neighboring St. Patrick in Missouri Valley, providing both communities with regular Confession opportunities and a strong network of Catholic life in rural Iowa. Visitors are welcomed to weekend Mass, monthly Reconciliation, and a parish life supported by an online giving platform and an active bulletin.
Mass times at Saint Anne
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 1st Saturday of each month, 2:00–3:00 p.m. at St. Patrick (Missouri Valley)
- 2nd Saturday of each month, 2:00–3:00 p.m. at St. Anne (Logan)
- By appointment
Welcome to St. Anne Catholic Church
St. Anne's is a small Catholic parish serving Logan, Iowa, and the surrounding Harrison County area in the Diocese of Des Moines. The parish's weekend Mass schedule offers Saturday evening at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m., with weekday Masses on Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 a.m.
Faith Formation & Religious Education
St. Anne's parish faith formation program walks with families through the faith development of youth in grades 1 through 10, with the program year running September through April. Classes meet in the parish social hall and are organized by grade groups: grades 1–6 typically meet with parents; grades 7–8 meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for teacher-led classes combined with parent review of home lesson plans; grades 9–10 meet the 2nd Wednesday each month, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. A full schedule and home lesson plans are available from the church office.
- Grades 1–6 Faith Formation (with parent participation)
- Grades 7–8 — 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
- Grades 9–10 — 2nd Wednesday each month, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
- Program runs September through April
- Classes held in the parish social hall
Parish Staff & Clergy
The parish is led by Pastor Rev. James Kirby, who also serves St. Patrick Parish in Missouri Valley. He is assisted by Deacon Dennis Lovell (who serves both St. Patrick and St. Anne), Faith Formation Director Bill Uhing, Bookkeeper Annette Lorenzen, and Bulletin Editor Carol Poole.
- Rev. James Kirby — Pastor
- Deacon Dennis Lovell
- Bill Uhing — Faith Formation Director
- Annette Lorenzen — Bookkeeper
- Carol Poole — Bulletin Editor
Stewardship & Online Giving (GivePlus+)
The parish supports two giving funds through the GivePlus+ online platform: the St. Anne general fund and the building fund. Donors can give as a guest or create an account; account holders can schedule and manage recurring donations and view giving history including a breakdown by fund.
- Give anytime, anywhere via credit/debit card or bank account
- Minimum gift of $5 to general fund or building fund
- Schedule recurring donations
- One-time gifts to special appeals and collections
- Donor account shows giving history with pie-chart breakdown
Sacraments & Pastoral Care
Alongside regular Mass and Reconciliation schedules, the parish supports couples preparing for marriage and welcomes diocesan celebrations such as the Anniversary Mass of Marriage. In November 2021, Bishop William Joensen celebrated this liturgy at St. Anne Church, honoring couples across the diocese — including St. Anne parishioners Monte and Joan Clark, then married 64 years — for a total of 2,870 years of marriage celebrated across three regional Masses.
- Eucharist — daily and weekly Mass
- Reconciliation — monthly Saturday hours and by appointment
- Marriage preparation and anniversary celebrations
- Hosted the diocesan Anniversary Mass of Marriage (2021)
Visit, Contact & Getting Involved
Parishioners and visitors can reach St. Anne by phone at (712) 644-2520 (please leave a message) or by email at [email protected]. The parish mailing address is 112 W. 3rd Street, Logan, IA 51546, with the church location at 104 W. 3rd Street and the rectory next door at 112 W. 3rd Street. The parish also maintains a Facebook presence and publishes a weekly bulletin coordinated by Carol Poole.
- Office / Rectory phone: (712) 644-2520
- Email: [email protected]
- Church: 104 W. 3rd Street, Logan, IA 51546
- Mailing address: 112 W. 3rd Street, Logan, IA 51546
- Facebook: facebook.com/stanneslogan
- Website: logancatholic.wordpress.com