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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.

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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

"...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)

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

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Why Mass?

Is Mass just for those who have it all together? Hardly! Our new video series explores faith in Jesus and the value of Sunday Mass for our real lives, struggles and all.

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Your gift to the Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA) ensures the Church's mission of serving the people of God in southwest Iowa can continue. The ADA allows us to prepare disciples for the domestic church, invite and welcome people into communion, cultivate a culture of servant leadership and draw young people into a deeper communion.

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News & Blog

Communities jump into action following tornadoes

April 29, 2024

Communities in western Iowa jumped into action, helping their neighbors who suffered catastrophic damage from tornadoes that ripped across the state on Friday, April 26.

Discover the Difference: Volunteers build school chapel

April 17, 2024

Faith is infused in the daily lives of students at Catholic schools as evidenced by the new chapel built at St. Theresa Catholic School in Des Moines.

Human Dignity: A vocation to vision

April 17, 2024

When we together champion human dignity, seek to reflect a clearer sense of personal dignity in our way of beholding one another, and inscribe the truth of individual dignity in our laws and practices, we realize our vocation to communion.

Diocesan Events

Mental Health Ministry Retreat

May 5, 2024 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Location: Catholic Pastoral Center

Join us for a day of prayer and fellowship. This retreat will offer a deeper understanding and appreciation for topics related to mental health from a Catholic perspective. Our keynote speaker is Matt Connolly, Board President of MindSpring Mental Health Alliance. Matt advocates in many ways for defeating stigma on mental illness and raises recovery awareness.

Ministries & Services

Service Opportunities

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.

Giving

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.

Catholic Social Teaching

In Catholic Social Teaching, the Church outlines seven specific ways we can put our faith into action by loving one another.