Watch the recording of Bishop Mark Seitz keynote address, the 2nd part in St. Catherine of Siena's 3-part Dialogue Series on immigration.
This year instead of just surviving Lent, lean in and live it!
Have a junior high or high school student looking for retreat opportunities? Explore upcoming retreats for 8th graders, high schoolers, and high school seniors.
2025 marks a Jubilee, with a call from the Vatican to focus on being "Pilgrims of Hope".
There are millions of reasons why a Catholic education is the best education around. Witness the difference!
Hope is critically important in today's world, so how do we journey with hope during Lent, especially in light of this year's Jubilee? We do it together.
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Iowa Catholic Radio Brings Unique Talk Format to Home of The Music Man
March 13, 2025
On Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, Iowa Catholic Radio launched its newest signal, KDVM 89.3 FM, licensed to Mason City, Iowa.
Our prayers are music
March 17, 2025
My reaction to music is what I can imagine God feels when we pray. He longs to hear our prayers and be in friendship with us through prayer.
Why wait for fish fry season?
February 19, 2025
Abstinence helps us to see the world as it is, and not as our disordered appetites would fantasize it to be.
March 29, 2025 10:00 AMLocation: St. Thomas More Center, 6177 Panorama Road, Panora, IA 50216
This retreat is for any 8th grader who wants to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church, build good friendships, and have fun for one night away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
March 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: St. Catherine of Siena Student Center, 1150 28th St., Des Moines, IA 50311
This workshop will provide the opportunity for individuals and representatives of faith communities to learn about the needs of these organizations and to make a practical commitment to offer help.
April 2, 2025 7:00 PMLocation: Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines, IA
The popular Catholic podcasting priest will offer insights into the Catholic Faith that will inspire you to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Experience Sacred Music and Eucharistic Adoration as a part of this special fundraising event as Iowa Catholic Radio Network embarks on its 20th year of broadcasting.
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!
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 is the process of spiritual accompaniment with others as they experience God's presence, love, and healing.
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.