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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Des Moines Church Gets Visit from West African Sister Parish

For the first time in a 20-plus-year sister parish relationship, a priest from the West African country of Togo came to visit St. Theresa Parish in Des Moines.

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October is Respect Life Month

The 2025 Respect Life theme is "Life: Our Sign of Hope," reflecting the ongoing Jubilee Year of Hope.

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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.

Catholic Schools

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

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World Mission Sunday

Pope Leo is asking Catholics everywhere to support the missions of the Church. This World Mission Sunday, the Church’s chief missionary is asking each of us to support those proclaiming the Gospel in 1,124 mission territories across Asia, Africa, Oceania, the Pacific Islands, and Latin America. Together, let’s help Pope Leo XIV bring Christ’s light to the ends of the earth.

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News & Blog

Coming Soon: A New Version of the Catholic Mirror

October 16, 2025

In January, we’ll kick off a new and improved look by publishing a bimonthly magazine featuring inspiring stories and tips on how to apply our faith to everyday life.

Ambassadors of Hope

October 17, 2025

Hope “keeps man from discouragement, it sustains him during times of abandonment. It opens up his heart in expectation of eternal beatitude."

The Quiet Root of Charity

October 17, 2025

In its deepest meaning, charity is not first something we do; it is something we have. It is primarily a virtue, and secondarily a program.

Diocesan Events

Oxtoberfest 2025

October 18, 2025 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1102 NW Weigel Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Visit St Luke’s in Ankeny for its annual Oxtoberfest. There will be classic German food, music, and a biergarten PLUS fun activities for all ages!

Sensory-Friendly Mass

October 19, 2025 10:30 AM
Location: Ss. John and Paul Catholic Church 1401 1st Ave. S. Altoona, IA 50009

All are invited to attend a sensory-friendly Mass at Ss. John and Paul in Altoona, with a special invitation extended to any person with sensory issues.

Tap Into Faith with Jordan & David Niedergeses

October 26, 2025 7:00 PM
Location: The Kings Head, 1610 SW Main St, Ankeny, IA 50023

This month at Tap Into Faith David and Jordan Niedergeses from St. Luke's in Ankeny will share their story of baby Judith.

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.