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Pray for Our Priests

Use this calendar as a reminder to pray for all the priests in the Diocese of Des Moines, both active and retired.

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Living Advent Resources Available

Advent is almost here! Make this your best Advent ever with activities for the whole family.

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Diocesan Impact Report for 2025 Now Available

The Diocese of Des Moines has released the 2025 Impact Report, detailing how the Diocese and our parishes are embracing our strategic mission.

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Sign Up for The Catholic Mirror Newsletter

Launching this Advent, every issue will feature Catholic news & events from around the Diocese of Des Moines plus additional news stories out of the Vatican and USCCB.

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Catholic Schools

There are millions of reasons why a Catholic education is the best education around. Witness the difference!

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Pope Leo XIV Live at NCYC

Join Pope Leo XIV live from the Vatican as he participates in a first-ever digital visit to the United States for a real-time dialogue with 5 American teenagers about their concerns in front of over 15,000 youth in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.

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Seminarian Appeal Jubilee 2025 Mental Health Ministry Eucharistic Adoration

News & Blog

Dad’s Poem Becomes Resource for Families

November 26, 2025

A poem penned for children has turned into a small book for families to share with their kids during nighttime prayers.

St. John Henry Newman: Convert, Saint, and Now Doctor of the Church

November 26, 2025

Ryan “Bud” Marr, Ph.D., a dean at Mercy College of Health Sciences, is an expert on St. John Henry Newman and contributed to the cause for elevating the saint to Doctor of the Church.

Why I Give My Time, Treasure to My Parish

November 26, 2025

This isn’t just about bricks and mortar; it’s about preserving the heart of our faith community for generations to come.

Diocesan Events

Advent Evening of Reflection - Advent Like Mary

November 30, 2025 7:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Following Mary’s example, join us for a peaceful evening of prayer, reflection, and conversation as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.

Forge Presents: Andrew Swafford - Advent and Axes

December 3, 2025 7:00 PM
Location: Ironside Axe Club, 2700 University Ave #100 West Des Moines, IA 50266

This Advent, don’t just coast toward Christmas—train for it. What habits can you build now to become a holier man by Christmas?

Come Darkness, Come Light

December 4, 2025 6:30 PM
Location: Emmaus House, 3315 70th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

You're invited to an evening of Taizé prayer hosted by the Emmaus House on Thursday, December 4th at 6:30 PM.

Ministries & Services

Giving

Your continued generosity each year helps provide the needed funds for programs and ministries throughout our Diocese. These programs provide services that no one parish could provide on its own. Every gift matters!

Catholic Charities Annual Appeal

Donors who commit to an annual gift help strengthen and empower individuals and families through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Consider an annual gift that will help all year!

Mental Health Ministry

Mental Health Ministry is the process of spiritual accompaniment with others as they experience God's presence, love, and healing.

Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa

The Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa (CFSWIA) is a non-profit, charitable organization that assists individuals, parishes, schools, and Catholic organizations across the 23-county Diocese of Des Moines as they seek to secure and provide long-term financial support.