Special Collections

In living our daily faith, we praise God for our blessings. In gratitude, we share our time, talents, and treasures to benefit others, as we are called to do in the name of our Father. Diocese of Des Moines parish members have multiple opportunities to support the Church and the Church’s outreach ministries to bring hope to people less fortunate and spread the Good News.

Special Collections Calendar

Below you can find the dates & forms for the 2025 special collections. You can also download the 2025 Special Collections Calendar. Collections are due to the Diocese of Des Moines Finance Department within two weeks from date collected.

• January 26-27 - Parish Solidarity Fund
• March 1 - 2 - Annual Diocesan Appeal
• Lent - Catholic Relief Services and CRS Rice Bowl
• April 18 - Holy Land Collection (Good Friday)
• May 11 - Catholic Charities
• June 1 - Catholic Communications Campaign
• June 29 - Peter's Pence
• August 17 - Collection for the Church in Africa
• September 14 - Seminarian Special Collection
• October 19 - World Mission Sunday
• November 16 - Catholic Campaign for Human Development
• December 14 - Retirement Fund for Religious

Additional Special Collection Forms

• General Disaster Relief (Blank Transmittal Form)
• ADA Transmittal Form
• Ignite Transmittal Form