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111 S 11th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
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  • July 2025

  • Wed 23
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    Saint Joseph Matters

    July 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm CDT
    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 […]

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  • June 2025

  • Wed 18
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    Basilicas and Barbells

    June 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm CDT
    The Hall 111 S 11th St., West Des Moines, IA

    Speaker: Jared Zimmerer, Ph.D. Since 2000, gym memberships in the U.S. have more than doubled (33 to 70 million). From protein shakes to CrossFit to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, our culture is […]

  • May 2025

  • Thu 8
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    Breakfast with Ricky Stanzi

    May 8, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am CDT
    The Hall 111 S 11th St., West Des Moines, IA

    Speaker: Ricki Stanzi Ricky Stanzi is the University of Iowa's all-time winningest quarterback, with a 26–9 record during his time playing for the Hawkeyes. Today, he is a husband and […]

  • April 2025

  • Wed 23
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    Drinking Like a Saint

    April 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm CDT
    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? […]

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John Grabowski, Ph.D.

Father, Grandfather, Papal Theologian

John Grabowski, Ph.D. has taught moral theology on the faculty of the Catholic University of America since 1991. He has served multiple terms as a theological advisor for the U.S.C.C.B., as an expert at the 2015 Synod on Family, and on the Pontifical Council for the family from 2009-2015 with his wife Claire. He has written or coauthored eight books and many scholarly and popular articles in the areas of moral theology, marriage, sexuality, theological anthropology, and bioethics. John serves on FORGE's Board of Directors and contributes to FORGE curriculum. He and Claire have 5 children and 11 grandchildren.

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