2025 Bishop's Celebration of Catholic Schools

September 13, 2025 4:00 PM
Location: Diocese of Des Moines Pastoral Center, 601 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

The Bishop's Celebration of Catholic Schools is an annual event that unites the entire Diocese of Des Moines community in celebration of the life-changing impact our faith-centered education has provided for more than 150 years.

Event Details

Saturday, September 13, 2025

• 4:00 p.m. - Mass at St. Ambrose Cathedral
• 5:00 p.m. - Social Hour at the Diocese of Des Moines Pastoral Center-Krause Hall
• 6:00 p.m. - Dinner and awards ceremony at the Diocese of Des Moines Pastoral Center-Krause Hall

Honorees

Each year during the event, the diocese recognizes the teacher, administrator, and volunteer of the year winners for their impact on our Catholic schools. This year's award winners are:

• Teacher of the Year: Cindy Schwery, Shelby County Catholic School
• Administrator of the Year: Erica Arnold, Dowling Catholic High School
• Volunteer of the Year: Tomas Munoz, Holy Trinity Catholic School

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