Use this calendar as a reminder to pray for all the priests in the Diocese of Des Moines, both active and retired.
Advent is almost here! Make this your best Advent ever with activities for the whole family.
The Diocese of Des Moines has released the 2025 Impact Report, detailing how the Diocese and our parishes are embracing our strategic mission.
Launching this Advent, every issue will feature Catholic news & events from around the Diocese of Des Moines plus additional news stories out of the Vatican and USCCB.
There are millions of reasons why a Catholic education is the best education around. Witness the difference!
Across the Diocese permanent deacons participate in the Mass and hold many roles within the parish, including:
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First Diocesan Hermit Consecrated
October 28, 2025
The former Victoria Carver, now known as Sister Teresa Charbel, was consecrated as a diocesan hermit on Oct. 16 at the Basilica of St. John.
Reflections on Representing Diocese at Jubilee for Synodality
October 27, 2025
It all began in 1979 when my friend Julie and I went to Living History Farms to see Pope St. John Paul II.
A Beacon of Hope at Every Stage
October 20, 2025
Matthew 25:40 encapsulates the work of InnerVisions, a free medical clinic that serves women with unplanned pregnancies, the best: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for me.”
November 15, 2025 1:00 PM - 02:30 PMLocation: Emmaus House, 3315 70th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
This is a social and informational event for those interested in learning more about the Ignatian Associates, an intentionally formed Christian faith community.
November 19, 2025 7:00 PM - 09:00 PMLocation: St. James Catholic Church, 4710 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134
This fall, Spirit Catholic Radio will be bringing in father and daughter duo, Peter Herbeck and his daughter Rachel Herbeck.
November 22, 2025 8:30 AMLocation: St Pius X Catholic Church, 3663 66th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Join the Des Moines Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians for a special Blessing Mass celebrating music ministers at the Feast of St. Cecelia!
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!
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 is the process of spiritual accompaniment with others as they experience God's presence, love, and healing.
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.