Hundreds Fed This Thanksgiving Thanks to Catholic Charities

For 30 years, the Catholic Charities Food Pantry’s annual Giving Thanksgiving event has helped food pantry clients celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.

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End-of-Year Gratitude, Giving Sustains the Catholic Mission

For those who have been strengthened by their Catholic faith, giving back is one of the most meaningful ways to express gratitude to God and ensure his work continues.

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Gift Stocks To Help Families With Catholic School Tuition

The stock market has been on quite a ride. Maybe now is the time to gift some stock and reduce your state tax burden before some rules change in 2026.

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Pray for Our Priests

Use this calendar as a reminder to pray for all the priests in the Diocese of Des Moines, both active and retired.

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Catholic Schools

There are millions of reasons why a Catholic education is the best education around. Witness the difference!

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Pope Leo XIV Live at NCYC

Join Pope Leo XIV live from the Vatican as he participates in a first-ever digital visit to the United States for a real-time dialogue with 5 American teenagers about their concerns in front of over 15,000 youth in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.

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News & Blog

Catholic Daughters Court St. Anthony #330 Installed New Members

December 8, 2025

Last month Court St. Anthony #330 installed three new Catholic Daughter members to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

End-of-the-Year Priest Appointments

December 1, 2025

Bishop William Joensen has made several priest appointments.

A Cornucopia of Gratitude

November 26, 2025

As I reflect on this past year, a bounty of blessings is evident.

Diocesan Events

Praise, Worship, & Adoration

December 9, 2025 7:00 PM
Location: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Student Center, 1150 28th Street entrance off, Brattleboro Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

You're invited to an evening of adoration and live praise and worship led by The First Encounter.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations

December 12, 2025 12:00 AM
Location: Varies

Celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe across the diocese. Celebrations include novenas, Mass, rosaries, dancing, processions, Mañanitas, and more!

Surviving the Holidays with GriefShare

December 14, 2025 12:00 PM
Location: Ss John & Paul Catholic Church, 1401 1st Ave S, Altoona, IA 50009

Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, encouraging seminar about facing the holidays after the death of a loved one.

Ministries & Services

Giving

Your continued generosity each year helps provide the needed funds for programs and ministries throughout our Diocese. These programs provide services that no one parish could provide on its own. Every gift matters!

Catholic Charities Annual Appeal

Donors who commit to an annual gift help strengthen and empower individuals and families through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Consider an annual gift that will help all year!

Mental Health Ministry

Mental Health Ministry is the process of spiritual accompaniment with others as they experience God's presence, love, and healing.

Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa

The Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa (CFSWIA) is a non-profit, charitable organization that assists individuals, parishes, schools, and Catholic organizations across the 23-county Diocese of Des Moines as they seek to secure and provide long-term financial support.