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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. Each year during the event, the diocese recognizes special educators, administrators, and volunteers for their impact on our Catholic schools. Learn more about this year's honorees.

2024 Event Details 

Theme: Encounter…Friendship…Communion

Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024 

Location: St. Francis of Assisi, West Des Moines

Agenda:

• 4:30 p.m. Mass 
• 5:30 p.m. Social Hour
• 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Award Presentation

For more information, tickets or to get involved in this year's event, call 515.237.5079 or email lholms@dmdiocese.org.

The Diocese of Des Moines Catholic Schools includes 16 schools in 23 central and southwest Iowa counties. Catholic schools in the Des Moines Diocese build Christ-centered, collaborative, inclusive partnerships with parents, students, and parishes to provide students with innovative academic excellence and inspirational faith formation.