We are a vibrant faith community inviting every person to an encounter with Jesus Christ and experience his call to friendship and communion.
Through the ADA we are able to prepare disciples for the domestic church, welcome people into communion, cultivate a culture of servant leadership and draw young people into deeper communion.
"...As faith in the real presence of Christ in his Eucharist deepened, the Church became conscious of the meaning of silent adoration of the Lord present under the Eucharistic species." (CCC 1379)
Learn how to intentionally live this Lenten season with reflections and activities for the whole family to better understand prayer, fasting, & almsgiving.
There are millions of reasons why a Catholic education is the best education around. Witness the difference!
It's easy to remember to pray in the big moments of our lives but so often the most important time we will spend in prayer is in the "every day" mundane moments, like 9am on a random Tuesday.
To find more resources for Lent, visit dmdiocese.org/living-lent
Sacred Heart Catholic School announces new assistant administrator
March 18, 2024
Beginning July 1, a teacher from St. Augustin School will begin her new role as assistant administrator at Sacred Heart Catholic School in West Des Moines.
Discover the Difference: Educator, administrator, volunteer honored
February 26, 2024
Educators, administrators and volunteers will be honored at the third annual Bishop's Celebration of Catholic Schools this August. See who will be recognized.
Lenten Climate Conversion
Are you counting how many extra prayers or extra good deeds you've done, or things given up for Lent? These are all worthy. But they don't necessarily draw us to radical dependence on God's saving grace. May this Lenten season be a time of conversion rather than calculation.
April 20, 2024 8:45 AM - 02:30 PMLocation: Corpus Christi Parish, 3304 4th Ave, Council Bluffs IA 51501
All women are invited to hear Liz Kelly and Angela Copenhaver speak about Meeting Jesus in the Eucharist. In addition, celebrate Mass with Bishop Joensen followed by a hot lunch and opportunities to visit Catholic vendors and exhibitors. Registration of $25 is required by April 8, 2024.
May 30, 2024 5:00 PM - 08:30 PMLocation: Iowa Events Center 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Join InnerVisions in celebrating 13 years of serving at-risk and abortion-minded patients, empowering, education, and encouraging them to make a life choice!
Looking for a place to share your time and talent in service to others? There are several ways to get involved within Des Moines and our surrounding communities.
The Diocese of Des Moines provides many opportunities for people to share their gifts. Your generosity and support impact children and families of our community.
In Catholic Social Teaching, the Church outlines seven specific ways we can put our faith into action by loving one another.