Priestly Appointment Updates for December 2024 by Diocese of Des Moines | December 18, 2024 Bishop William Joensen has made the following appointments. Rev. Samuel Danso, pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Dunlap, and Sacred Heart Parish, Woodbine, to continue while also serving as priest moderator of Holy Family Parish, Mondamin, for a one year term effective immediately. Rev. Mr. Thomas Hunkele, to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Indianola, effective Dec. 11, 2024 to Aug. 30, 2026. 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