Lean into the Easter season with these family-friendly resources.
If you or your organization is looking for a way to help others in the community this winter, Catholic Charities has you covered!
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Jesus Christ is risen and appears among us here and now in the Diocese of Des Moines in our parishes and in every venue where we are poised to give witness to this saving truth! As we celebrate the humble, beautiful Savior this Easter, Bishop William Joensen invites you to open your heart anew to receive Jesus’ peace, and he invites you to share his peace with others. En Espanol.
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Community Mourns Loss of "Mother of Refugees," Sr. Pat Scherer
April 7, 2026
It is with reverent sadness that we announce that Sister Mary Patricia Scherer, 92, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
From Steam Heat to Geothermal: Holy Trinity Catholic School's Summer Transformation
March 31, 2026
Not boiling. Not freezing. For the first time, students and staff in Holy Trinity's B Building feel just right.
St. Luke community prays for God's grace as it works through time of trial
March 25, 2026
In times of trouble, lean on God and each other, says the pastor of St Luke the Evangelist Church and School, where multiple students were injured a day earlier.
April 11, 2026 8:30 AM - 02:30 PMLocation: Saints Peter & Paul parish, 105 W. 5th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
This year’s Spring Conference features Kali Schnieders, author of “Truffles from Heaven” and “You’re Not My Mom” as well as a silent auction, quilt raffle, and door prizes. Agenda for the Day includes: 8:30 am Pre-registration for walk-ins. 9:00 am President's message and opening prayer with Father Joel McNeil 9:15 am Keynote Speaker is Kali Schneiders 10:15 am Breakout Speakers 10:30 am Visit Silent Auction and Exhibitors 11:00 am Mass with Bishop William Joensen 12:00 pm Lunch 12:45 pm Second Keynote with Kali and many more afternoon events being planned. The DCCW raises funds for several charitable efforts. For more information contact Mary Jo Robinson, desmoinesccw@gmail.com.
April 11, 2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMLocation: Holy Trinity Catholic Church and School, 2926 Beaver Avenue Des Moines, IA 50310
Nourish for Parents is a Christ-centered support group to encourage and empower parents of children with disabilities or mental health challenges.
The Office for Disability Ministry serves as a resource providing parishes, schools, individuals and families with tools to make the Catholic faith accessible to all.
Sharing in Christ's vision, the Diocese of Des Moines Marriage and Family Life Department seeks to work with parishes and couples, walking with all families in all their stages of life.
Mental Health Ministry is the process of spiritual accompaniment with others as they experience God's presence, love, and healing.
The Diocesan Office of Youth Ministry partners with parishes and families to foster these communities and experiences as our Diocesan youth traverse the difficult world of being a teen.