Trying South Korean Foods to Prepare for World Youth Day 2027

“Welcoming the stranger”: Diocese of Des Moines participates in Iowa’s summer festivals

August 25, 2026

As the summer months end, the Diocese of Des Moines reflects on how Catholic parishes and organizations participated in two of Iowa’s staple cultural events: the Iowa State Fair and the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI). These events served as opportunities to invite Iowans -- both Catholic and non-Catholic -- to encounter Christ through hospitality and service.

Prepare for "Christ Our Life" on September 26-27

August 25, 2026

The Christ Our Life Catholic Conference returns on September 26-27 at the Casey's Arena. According to the Christ Our Life website, this non-profit conference will feature a host of speakers and Catholic exhibitors to lead the faithful in faith sharing, faith building, and praise.

She Said Yes at 17: Seventy Years Later, Sister Jeanie Hagedorn Is Still Grateful

August 25, 2026

In 1956, when she was 17 years old, Jeanie Hagedorn entered the convent to become a Sister of the Humility of Mary. Now, in 2026, she’ll celebrate the 70th anniversary of that life-changing decision.