Events

Men and Mass

The Foundry 111 S 11th St., West Des Moines, IA, United States

What is the mass? Why does it matter? This talk is for any man who wants to learn more or get more out of going to mass. The Church teaches that the Eucharist is both the source and the summit of Catholic life. One of Jesus’ last acts before death was to celebrate the first […]

Why Be Catholic?

The Foundry 111 S 11th St., West Des Moines, IA, United States

Why be Catholic? What difference does it make? In a culture which seems to tell people that all religions are the same, does it matter which Church you attend on Sunday? Come hear Keith Nester speak on his journey to the Catholic Church. Keith is a former pastor, serving in various roles in the United […]

Drinking Like a Saint

The Hall 111 S 11th St., West Des Moines, IA

Speaker: Michael Foley, Ph.D.  What does Catholicism have to do with a good cocktail? Catholics have always had a bit of a reputation for fine wine and spirits. But why? In this talk, Michael will speak on three things. First, why and how the Catholic Church has always embraced the beauty of a good cocktail. […]

$15

Answering Atheism

The Hall 111 S 11th St., West Des Moines, IA

Speaker: Trent Horn Is God real? Can we know that God exists? While it is certainly true that certain Church doctrines are known through revelation, the Church also claims that […]

$15

Saint Joseph Matters

The Hall 111 S 11th St., West Des Moines, IA

Speaker: Devin Schadt Most Catholics understand that Mary, the Mother of God, is a big deal. But what about Joseph? Is he important? Does he matter? Next to the person […]

$15

Catholicism and Homosexuality

The Tea Room 713 Walnut St, Unit 600, Des Moines, IA

Speaker: Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.  Description: Why does the Catholic Church insist that marriage is between one man and one woman? Does the Church hate people who experience same-sex attraction? […]

$20

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