We are the people of St. Mary of the Visitation Church, a multicultural Catholic Christian parish in Ottumwa, Iowa. We are growing in commitment to Christ, proclaiming the Good News and offering charity to all.
As part of the clustering of parishes in Ottumwa and Bloomfield, the parish offices for the Ottumwa parishes have been consolidated into one location at the St. Patrick parish rectory:
Office Address:
222 N. Ward St, Ottumwa
Phone: 641-682-4559
Office Hours:
Closed Monday
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Annual Diocesan Appeal 2023-24
If you have not yet pledged or donated to the Annual Diocesan Appeal, please consider making a pledge or donation at this time.
The Annual Diocesan Appeal is your opportunity to assist our parish, the Diocese and the universal church. The ADA gives us the opportunity to act together as a family of faith and support the programs and services no single individual or parish can offer by themselves. Your gift is important. Every gift, regardless of size, is vital to the success of the Appeal. Your pledges and gifts will help to assure that the ADA will be able to continue building the faith community throughout the Diocese of Davenport.
As of July 1, 2023 the parishes of St. Mary of the Visitation, St. Patrick and St. Mary Magdalen of Bloomfield have one Pastor and one Associate Pastor. On July 1, 2023 we welcomed Father Joseph Sia to Ottumwa to be our new pastor of the three parishes. Father Dale Mallory has been our Parochial Vicar since September 1, 2022.
The parish offices and bulletin have been combined but operations and finances will remain separate.
Mass Times for St Mary of the Visitation
11:00 AM (Spanish) - live-streamed on St Mary of the Visitation Facebook page
St Mary Magdalen, Bloomfield - Sunday 5:30 PM (English)- Sunday 9:00 AM (English)- Daily Mass: 8:00 AM Tuesday thru Friday (No Mass on Monday)
Join Fr. Dale Mallory for this month's adult catechism class which is on the details of the Mass, including the meaning and Biblical/historical origins of each part. No registration or payment required, just come ready to learn!
Class Dates:
Join in fellowship with coffee and donuts after the 8:30 AM Mass on most Sundays with the exception of the 5th Sunday and special occasions.
St Mary's Fellowship Potluck Meals are held in the Church Social Hall at Noon on the last Wednesday of the month from September to May,.except December.
Bring food to share and join in the fellowship. Or, just come join us. There is almost always extra food.
Knights of Columbus 5th Sunday Breakfast 8:00 - 11:30 AM
Regular and blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee are served.
The 5th Sunday Breakfast is held when there is a 5th Sunday in the month. The proceeds go to different groups each time. Additional information is available in the weekly bulletin.
Office Email: ottstmary@diodav.orgNew Paragraph
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