What's Your Vocation Call?

If you feel God may be calling you to priesthood or religious life, let us know. Talk to your pastor, a seminarian, and our Vocations Office for more information.

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Sensory Friendly Mass

Looking for an inclusive Mass, where lights are low, music is soft, and other accommodations are available? Join us August 23 in Waukee.

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Summertime Service

Looking for something to do this summer? Check out all the family volunteer opportunities at Catholic Charities.

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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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"Seeds for Seminarians" cultivates diocese's future

Since 2012, Imogene resident Jake McGargill and his family have farmed approximately 2.3 acres and donated 100 percent of the proceeds to the Diocese of Des Moines seminarian fund. Read more from The Catholic Mirror.

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News & Blog

Two Decades of Opening Doors: Celebrating the Catholic Tuition Organization as the 2026 Bishop's Honored Guests

August 14, 2026

This year, as the diocese gathers for the 2026 Bishop's Celebration of Catholic Schools, CTO will be honored as the Bishop's Honored Guests, a tribute to two decades of work that has changed the trajectory of thousands of young lives across Southwest Iowa.

Deacon Assignments and Retirements

August 11, 2026

Bishop William Joensen made the following appointments.

Safe, Seen, and Supported: Five Years of Mary's Helping Hands

July 28, 2026

Five years ago, Mary's Helping Hands began in a garage with a simple mission: to offer hope, love, and support to expecting mothers, fathers, and caregivers facing difficult circumstances.

Diocesan Events

Guadalupe Statue Visits St. Boniface

August 15, 2026 12:00 AM - August 21, 2026 12:00 AM
Location: St. Boniface. 1200 S. Warrior Ln. Waukee, IA 50263

Come see the life-sized statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe that's visiting the Diocese of Des Moines from July 15 to September 11.

Guadalupe Statue Visits St. Bernard

August 23, 2026 12:00 AM - September 2, 2026 12:00 AM
Location: St. Bernard. 222 E. Pearl St. Osceola, IA 50213

Come see the life-sized statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe that's visiting the Diocese of Des Moines from July 15 to September 11.

Guadalupe Statue Visits Corpus Christi

September 4, 2026 12:00 AM - September 11, 2026 12:00 AM
Location: Corpus Christi Parish. 3304 4th Avenue. Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Come see the life-sized statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe that's visiting the Diocese of Des Moines from July 15 to September 11.

Ministries & Services

Deaf & Disability Ministry

The Office for Disability Ministry serves as a resource providing parishes, schools, individuals and families with tools to make the Catholic faith accessible to all.

Marriage & Family Life

Sharing in Christ's vision, the Diocese of Des Moines Marriage and Family Life Department seeks to work with parishes and couples, walking with all families in all their stages of life.

Mental Health Ministry

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

Youth Ministry

The Diocesan Office of Youth Ministry partners with parishes and families to foster these communities and experiences as our diocesan youth traverse the difficult world of being a teen.