St. Mary's parish is the only Catholic parish in Storm Lake. We have 750 envelope holders (families). We have about 700 Spanish-speaking parish families also. We are located at 320 Seneca Street, at the corner of Third and Seneca.

Plans for the first Catholic church in Storm Lake were discussed in 1871. It was a small frame building. From those humble beginnings, we have a church building, convent, rectory and K-12 Catholic School. The school first opened its doors in 1912.

We host a preK-12 Catholic School, Religious Education classes, 2 parish choirs, regular scripture study, Sacramental preparation, alumni events, summer Vacation Bible School, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, and a large variety of volunteer opportunities from Adopt-A-Garden to music ministries to working with children in our school.

As a help to our Spanish-speaking parishioners, Religious Education classes are offered in Spanish and English. St. Mary's Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration brings faithful of all cultures from throughout the region each December.

Please browse through our website to learn more about us!

Saturday: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. and noon (Spanish) periodic 2 p.m. Lao mass, and 6 p.m. (Spanish)
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday from 4-5 p.m. or by appointment
Communal Reconciliation services before Christmas and Easter.

St. Mary’s Parish

Our mission:

To be a faith community living and passing on a vibrant Catholic faith.

Our vision:

To be a community where each parishioner will live according to Christ’s teachings and example.

Our values:

• Welcoming – reaching out and taking a genuine interest in others

• Respect – respecting the dignity and diversity of others

• Liturgy – developing our relationship with God through prayer and sacraments

• Faith Education – teaching our Catholic beliefs, traditions and values