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

Collections are due to the Diocese of Des Moines Finance Department within two weeks from date collected. You should have received a copy of the 2026 Special Collection Calendar in June.  

Updated 2026 Calendar and remittance forms will be available Tuesday, January 06, 2026.

• Parish Solidarity Fund
• Annual Diocesan Appeal
• Catholic Relief Services and CRS Rice Bowl
• Holy Land Collection (Good Friday)
• Catholic Charities
• Catholic Communications Campaign
• Peter's Pence
• Collection for the Church in Africa
• Seminarian Special Collection
• World Mission Sunday
• Catholic Campaign for Human Development
• Retirement Fund for Religious

Additional Special Collection Forms

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