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October is Respect Life Month

As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning to the end of their lives, and at every point in between.

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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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Faithful Citizenship

We are called to witness to Faithful Citizenship as we participate in the public square through political engagement and civil dialogue. As Pope Francis has said, “Everything, including political life, belongs to Jesus Christ, and so participation in political life belongs to the mission of the Church.”

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News & Blog

A statement from the Diocese of Des Moines

October 16, 2024

The Diocese of Des Moines offers a statement regarding Prairie Fire Ministries.

Leave a legacy of faith, compassion, and generosity

October 21, 2024

October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month — a perfect time to reflect on the legacy you leave to benefit others and how you leave it.

Not fantasy, but really possible

October 21, 2024

“I charge all of us – especially parents – to pray with renewed intent that God’s Spirit will all forth priests and religious from among our own diocesan parishes and communities.”

Diocesan Events

Tap into Faith "Spiritual Warfare"

October 27, 2024 7:00 PM
Location: Fenders Brewing, 212 Van Dorn St, Polk City, IA 50226

Most people have misconceptions about exorcisms due to what they've seen in movies and on TV. Fr. Dave Fleming, the diocesan exorcist, will talk about how to fight the spiritual battles in our lives.

The Catholic's Divorce Survival Guide

October 29, 2024 6:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3663 64th St. Urbandale IA

Catholic Divorce Survival Guide (CDSG) is a ministry for divorced or separated men and women. This 12-week program begins Tuesday, October 29, 2024 with a break for Christmas and New Year. Meetings will be from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Urbandale in the parish center.

The Catholic's Divorce Survival Guide

November 5, 2024 6:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3663 64th St. Urbandale IA

Catholic Divorce Survival Guide (CDSG) is a ministry for divorced or separated men and women. This 12-week program begins Tuesday, October 29, 2024 with a break for Christmas and New Year. Meetings will be from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Urbandale in the parish center.

Ministries & Services

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.

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 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.