The Concert for Life is Coming to Des Moines!

You're invited to a Concert for Life featuring Fr. David Michael Moses, Fr. Max Carson, & an all-priest band!

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Praise in the Park

Celebrate the Jubilee of Hope with a day of Praise in the Park. There will be live praise & worship from Array of Hope, Catholic speakers, Eucharistic adoration, food trucks, and games, ending with the celebration of the Mass at 6 PM.

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50 Years After His Own Journey, Knight Aids Effort to Help Refugees

In 1975, a local Knight of Columbus fled war-torn Vietnam. 50 years later, he shares his story to pay it forward to Iowa's refugees.

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Mental Health Ministry

If your parish currently doesn't have a mental health ministry, starting one can be a gift to your entire parish community.

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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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Praise in the Park

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Annual Diocesan Appeal Jubilee 2025 Mental Health Ministry Eucharistic Adoration

News & Blog

Official Appointments for Deaneries

July 11, 2025

Bishop William Joensen has made the following appointments of deans for the new diocesan deaneries.

Loffredo Legacy: Four Generations Continue Deep Roots in Catholic Schools

June 24, 2025

Loffredo family roots run deep at Catholic schools in Des Moines—literally. The land beneath Christ the King School was once tended by Eugene Loffredo Sr. until it was carved from the family's sprawling Loffredo Gardens operation, contributing to an 80-year legacy of Catholic education that has shaped four generations of the Loffredo family.

All Things Deacon Related

June 23, 2025

Deacon Stan Asjes is ordained as his last step towards the priesthood, and nineteen men begin their formation to serve the Diocese as permanent deacons.

Diocesan Events

Biking for Babies Support Life Mass & Dinner

July 16, 2025 5:00 PM
Location: Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 7075 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA

The St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Chapter will be hosting a Support Life Mass and Dinner in the St. Francis Parish Hall on Wednesday, July 16th.

Praise in the Park

July 19, 2025 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Location: Jamie Hurd Amphitheater, 4100 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Concert for Life

August 4, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: Val Air Ballroom, 301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

You're invited to a Concert for Life featuring Fr. David Michael Moses, Fr. Max Carson, & an all-priest band! All proceeds from the Concert for Life support local pro-life organizations.

Ministries & Services

Giving

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!

Catholic Charities Annual Appeal

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

Mental Health Ministry is the process of spiritual accompaniment with others as they experience God's presence, love, and healing.

Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa

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.