St. Kate's - Drake

St. Kate's strives to be a home away from home for Catholic college students at Drake University and throughout Des Moines. And follow @du_catholic, too!

[St. Kate's - Drake @StKatesDrake]

Sunday Mass for July 26th will be celebrated at Olmsted Center at Drake University. We will continue to use that location for the next few weeks.

There will be no Saturday night Mass or weekday Mass until further notice.

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words:

"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church.

He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God."