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Open the Door 

Join us in opening the door to our diocese and welcoming Bishop-elect William Joensen as the 10th bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines. Evening prayer (vespers) will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at St. Ambrose Cathedral. 

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News: Here's what you need to know for episcopal ordination

September 18, 2019

Bishop-elect William Joensen will be ordained the 10th bishop for the Des Moines diocese on Friday, Sept. 27. Here's what you need to know.

In the Heartland With Bishop Pates: Welcome Bishop Joensen

September 18, 2019

Bishop Pates welcomes the next bishop to Des Moines. Given his years in education, Bishop-elect Joensen will help people embrace the faith in the face of many moral dilemmas.

Marriage & Family Life: Road to sainthood is paved with challenges

September 18, 2019

What in the world do football and faith have in common? Both require dedicated work, practice and learning from mistakes.

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Vespers

September 26, 2019 7:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Location: St. Ambrose Cathedral

Join us in opening the doors of our diocese to Bishop-elect William Joensen during evening prayer at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at St. Ambrose Cathedral.

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