St. Thomas Aquinas
Catholic Church

210 S Wesley St
Indianola, Iowa, 50125

Mass Times

Daily Masses
Tuesday evening 6 PM
Wednesday through Friday 8 AM

Weekends
Saturday: 4:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM

HOLY DAY MASS TIMES VARY
Please check the bulletin, the Church Center app, or call the office

Mass at Simpson
Sunday: 5:00 PM (When Simpson is in session)

Confession Times

Saturday afternoon beginning at 3:30 PM or by appointment.

Adoration Times

Wednesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM
Friday: After Mass until noon

Baptismal fountain at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola

Sacraments

The sacraments are the outward, visible signs of God’s grace, instituted by Christ. They are Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.

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Education

Religious education is the lifelong process of growing in faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. It seeks to form disciples of all ages, helping them deepen their relationship with God and live out the Gospel in their daily lives.

STAT Group of Teens on hike

Groups/Ministries

STA offers various groups for parishioners to connect and serve. These include men’s and women’s groups, as well as service ministries like Caring Hands that assist those in need.

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola Iowa

What began in 1957 with 250 people gathered for the first Mass at the American Legion Hall has grown into a vibrant, faith-filled community. Today, nearly 600 families call St. Thomas Aquinas home, continuing the tradition of faith, fellowship, and service that started all those years ago.

Meet our Pastor

My ministry has included service at St. Anthony, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Luke the Evangelist, and Holy Spirit/St. Edward’s. I am currently humbled to serve as Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas and Catholic Chaplain for Simpson College.

Fr. Adam Westphal

Father Adam Westphal

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