Christmas Resources Available

Don’t stop now - after four weeks of preparing the celebrating has just begun! Celebrate Christmas Catholic-style from December 25th to January 12th.

Get Resources

Annual Seminarian Appeal

The Seminarian Fund provides support for the education of the men who are discerning priesthood within the Diocese of Des Moines.

Donate

YOUTH 2000 Registration Now Open!

All junior high and high school aged youth are invited to attend YOUTH 2000, a weekend long retreat focused on the Eucharist.

Catholic Charities Annual Appeal

Catholic Charities’ Annual Appeal is the primary funding source for Catholic Charities. It is because of donors, like YOU, we can live out our mission to Empower Individuals and Strengthen Families.

Donate

Catholic Schools

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

Learn More

What is Joy?

In Sunday's 2nd reading, St. Paul tells us to "Rejoice in the Lord always" but what does that mean? How do we live from a place of joy each day, and what even is joy to begin with?

Watch Video

Quick Links

Annual Diocesan Appeal Jubilee 2025 Eucharistic Adoration Marriage and Family Life

News & Blog

St. Albert runner wins every race, sets state record

December 19, 2024

Imagine running your first high school cross country race and finishing first. Then, consider the endurance it takes to win every race of the season and set a new state meet record in under 18 minutes. That’s exactly what Lili Denton did this fall.

Seeing service in a new light

December 19, 2024

As a parishioner of St. Pius X Church in Urbandale, I have always known about Catholic Charities and the work they do in the community. Now, I get to see first-hand the impact every one of our programs has on our neighbors in need.

Pilgrims of Hope

December 18, 2024

This Christmas Eve in Rome, Pope Francis will inaugurate the Ordinary Jubilee Year 2025 by opening the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica. This Jubilee will carry the theme, “Pilgrims of Hope.”

Diocesan Events

Jubilee Mass at St. Ambrose Cathedral

December 29, 2024 3:00 PM
Location: St. Ambrose Cathedral, 607 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Kick-off the 2025 Jubilee of Hope with Mass at St. Ambrose Cathedral on Sunday, Dec. 29th at 3 PM.

Fantasia of Carols

January 4, 2025 7:00 PM
Location: St. Augustin Catholic Church, Des Moines, IA

"Fantasia of Carols" will be performed by the St. Augustin Choir with members of the choirs of the Basilica of St. John and the Diocese of Des Moines.

Guardians of the Gift: Rights and Responsibilities in Catholic Ethics

January 7, 2025 7:00 PM
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3663 64th St. Urbandale IA

Join John Huynh, D.Min. as he breaks apart how Catholic social teaching and ethics overlap with our civic rights and responsibilities.

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.