The Catholic Mirror

The Catholic Mirror is the diocesan newspaper for the Diocese of Des Moines. We share news and information to the more than 35,000 Catholic households in central and southwest Iowa.

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Story ideas? Calendar event? Need more information on advertising? Contact Anne Marie Cox at 515-237-5046 or Sandy Riesberg at 515-237-5046.

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Ads, stories, letters to the editor and calendar items are due the first Friday of the month.

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The Catholic Mirror is distributed the third Friday of every month.

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Standard rate is $14.20 per column inch for black and white ads. Color is additional 25 percent. For more information view our rate sheetNo ads soliciting funds accepted.

Questions? Contact Sandy Riesberg at 515-237-5046.

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Bishop Joensen Special: Vocation story, ordination, and more

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Special: Welcome Bishop-Elect William Joensen!

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