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Sisters of Loretto Elect Des Moines Native To Lead Congregation

The Sisters of Loretto elected Sister Mary E. “Buffy” Boesen SL as the congregation’s next president during its July 5-10 Delegate Assembly in Louisville, KY.

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NFP Awareness Week

July 21 - 27 is NFP Awareness Week! Natural Family Planning supports God's gifts of love and life in marriage. The theme for this is year is Love Beyond Measure.

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Catholic Charities Disaster Relief Available

Were you impacted by the tornadoes this spring? Catholic Charities is here to help! Apply today for Disaster Relief Assistance.

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Annual Diocesan Appeal

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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Catholic Schools

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

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God came knocking three times

Three times in his life, Father Luis Cabrera thought he might be called by God to be a priest. The first two times, he chose a different path. With a successful career (he worked at the United Nations) and married, he pushed the calling aside. But after his wife died, he reassessed where God wanted him to be. Now a priest, Father Luis shares his life journey that ultimately led hm to serving God's people.

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As Hospital Eucharistic Ministry restarts volunteers are needed

July 16, 2024

Catholic patients at the UnityPoint hospitals in Des Moines and West Des Moines will once again be able to receive Holy Communion from volunteers.

Discover the Difference: Foundation Supports New School Initiatives

July 22, 2024

Four Diocese of Des Moines Catholic Schools were recently awarded grants from the Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa totaling nearly $25,000. The schools were notified of their awards in May and efforts are currently underway to implement the programs funded through the generosity of the foundation and its board of directors.

Rediscovering Awe

July 16, 2024

How’s your summer awe quotient doing? If you’ve been privileged to pause for a few hours, or even a few days or more to claim some time for leisure and holiday, how “awe-filled” have these experiences been? Were you more ‘tourist’ or ‘pilgrim’?

Diocesan Events

Concert supports family of car accident victim

July 27, 2024 7:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50315

A free swing/big band concert at Christ the King Church in Des Moines will entertain folks beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. The concert is free. Proceeds from concessions will benefit a family whose mother was killed in a car accident.

St. Lawrence Gathering

August 11, 2024 2:00 PM
Location: St John the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 Orchard Hills Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211

The Vocations Office is hosting a St. Lawrence Gathering at 2 p.m. on Aug. 11 at St. John the Apostle Church in Norwalk for all men interested in the diaconate and their wives.

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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.