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Viva il Papa!

We, the people and clergy of the Diocese of Des Moines, pledge our filial respect and obedience and our dedicated prayers for our new Holy Father.

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Upcoming Youth Retreats

Have a junior high or high school student looking for retreat opportunities? Explore upcoming retreats for 8th graders, high schoolers, and high school seniors.

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Let the Jubilee Begin!

2025 marks a Jubilee, with a call from the Vatican to focus on being "Pilgrims of Hope".

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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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Election of the Roman Pontiff Leo XIV

The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome.

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News & Blog

Declaración sobre la Elección un Nuevo Papa

May 8, 2025

Nosotros, el pueblo y el clero de la Diócesis de Des Moines prometemos nuestro fiel respeto y obediencia, así como nuestras oraciones especiales por nuestro nuevo Santo Padre.

Reflecting on grief during Eastertide

April 22, 2025

Even after the Resurrection, sorrow doesn’t vanish instantly. Sometimes the weight of loss delays our recognition of hope.

Silence is golden

April 17, 2025

Silence allows us to hear our own thoughts. But, more importantly, silence allows time for contemplation in prayer to hear God speaking to us.

Diocesan Events

Stewards of the Earth: Our Responsibilities to Creation and Environmental Ethics

May 13, 2025 7:00 PM
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas, Indianola, IA 50125

Join John Huynh, D.Min. as he dives into why Catholic Social Teaching calls us to care for the environment and be good stewards of God's creation.

St. Dymphna Mass for Mental Health

May 15, 2025 5:30 PM
Location: St. Ambrose Cathedral, 607 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309

All are invited to a St. Dymphna Mass with Bishop Joensen at St. Ambrose Cathedral on May 15, 2025.

Nourish for Parents Support Group Information Session

May 22, 2025 6:30 PM
Location: Holy Trinity Parish, 2926 Beaver Ave. Des Moines, IA 50310

A new support group for parents of children with disabilities and mental health challenges is launching this fall.

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.