Catholic Pastoral Center Closed Today by Diocese of Des Moines | February 16, 2023 Due to inclement weather & for everyone's safety, the Catholic Pastoral Center is closed today, Thursday, Feb. 16. Staff will work from home if they are able. Diocese of Des Moines The Diocese of Des Moines, created in 1911, serves people over a 12,446 square mile area in the southwestern quadrant of Iowa, including 23 counties. Previous Blog Next Blog