About St. Peter’s · Buffalo, Iowa
St. Alphonsus Parish in Davenport, Iowa, has served the spiritual needs of the West End community for over a hundred years, growing from humble beginnings in a rented home into a vibrant faith community. The parish emphasizes service to the poor, education for children, spiritual growth, and fellowship. It is led by Pastor Rev. Corey Close and supported by the Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Divine Teacher and various ministries including the Holy Name Society, Fish Fry, and Altar and Rosary Society. Masses are held weekly, with Adoration and Confession available during weekday services.
- Established
- over a hundred years ago
- Patron
- St. Alphonsus Liguori
- Rector
- Rev. Corey Close
Why belong here
Join our community to live out Christ’s teachings through faith, service, and love. Get involved in ministries, connect with fellow parishioners, and grow together in faith and fellowship. We offer spiritual growth, education for children, service to the poor, and fellowship for all.
Mass times at St. Peter’s
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 3:15 PM on Saturday
Adoration times
- 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
About St. Alphonsus
The Parish of St. Alphonsus, Davenport has served the spiritual needs of the people of the West End for over a hundred years. From simple beginnings in a rented home, the parish has grown into a strong community of faith. The parish continues to embrace the needs of service to the poor, education of the young, spiritual growth of the faithful and fellowship for all.
What We Believe
Three fundamental and foundational beliefs as Catholics: 1. Belief in the Holy Trinity. 2. Belief in the Bible and Sacred Tradition. 3. Belief in the Seven Sacraments.
Our Patron: St. Alphonsus Liguori
St. Alphonsus Liguori was born in 1696 near Naples, Italy. He was awarded doctorates of civil and canon law at 16 and joined the Confraternity of Our Lady of Mercy at 18, caring for the sick. In 1732, he founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) to serve the poor and most abandoned. His motto: 'Love is a fire that inflames the Heart.'
Parish Life
The parish offers ministries including the Holy Name Society, Fish Fry, and Altar and Rosary Society. It also provides early childhood education and weekly bulletins. The parish is led by Pastor Rev. Corey Close and supported by the Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Divine Teacher.
- Holy Name Society of St. Alphonsus
- Fish Fry
- Altar and Rosary Society
- Early Childhood Education Center