On December 17, 2010, Bishop Richard Pates from the Diocese of Des Moines held a press conference at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Church in Ankeny, where he announced the formation of a new Ankeny parish, St. Luke the Evangelist, on the west side of the city. Click here for the Press Release.

The logo symbolizes that with Christ at the center of all that we do, We Worship, We Teach, We Care. Click here for the full description.

St. Luke the Evangelist Vision Statement

Imagine a trilogy of centers for all seasons of life: Saint Luke the Evangelist Catholic Parish accepts the mission of Jesus to proclaim his good news with compassion and mercy. Having been so greatly blessed by God, our faith community responds in love. We worship. We teach. We care.

St. Luke the Evangelist Mission Statement

We, the members of Saint Luke the Evangelist Catholic Parish, endeavor to carry on Christ’s mission with three vibrant centers, connected spiritually and physically.

• In devotion to God, our loving Father, we host a worship center where all are welcome

• In service to God the Son, Jesus Christ, who is teacher and prophet, we offer a lifelong education center dedicated to enriching the faith and lives of all.

• In homage to God, the Holy Spirit, we recognize our call to serve those in need and compassionately embrace a senior living center.

Nourished by God’s abundant blessings, our mission grows from open farmland to a spiritual home for all seasons of life.

What was once open farmland is now a thriving parish in the middle of a growing neighborhood. Click here to visit our timeline page.