The Concert for Life is Coming to Des Moines!

You're invited to a Concert for Life featuring Fr. David Michael Moses, Fr. Max Carson, & an all-priest band!

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Praise in the Park

Celebrate the Jubilee of Hope with a day of Praise in the Park. There will be live praise & worship from Array of Hope, Catholic speakers, Eucharistic adoration, food trucks, and games, ending with the celebration of the Mass at 6 PM.

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50 Years After His Own Journey, Knight Aids Effort to Help Refugees

In 1975, a local Knight of Columbus fled war-torn Vietnam. 50 years later, he shares his story to pay it forward to Iowa's refugees.

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Mental Health Ministry

If your parish currently doesn't have a mental health ministry, starting one can be a gift to your entire parish community.

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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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Praise in the Park

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News & Blog

Official Appointments for Deaneries

July 11, 2025

Bishop William Joensen has made the following appointments of deans for the new diocesan deaneries.

Let Your Faith Take Flight During RAGBRAI LII

July 17, 2025

Heading out for RAGBRAI this year? Don't miss these opportunities to visit and support parishes across the state.

Summer Soul-Stretching

July 17, 2025

Taking a vacation may seem to be a luxury we can’t afford, but three individuals reveal the freedom and good sense that should inspire us to pursue and preserve a Sabbath spirit of holy leisure and contemplation.

Diocesan Events

Tommy Leto Poker Run

July 23, 2025 3:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Location: Catholic Pastoral Center: 601 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Join Catholic Charities for a poker run in honor of the late Food Pantry Program Manager, Tom Leto. All proceeds will benefit the Catholic Charities Food Pantry.

Concert for Life

August 4, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: Val Air Ballroom, 301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

You're invited to a Concert for Life featuring Fr. David Michael Moses, Fr. Max Carson, & an all-priest band! All proceeds from the Concert for Life support local pro-life organizations.

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.