Lean into the Easter season with these family-friendly resources.
If you or your organization is looking for a way to help others in the community this winter, Catholic Charities has you covered!
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Jesus Christ is risen and appears among us here and now in the Diocese of Des Moines in our parishes and in every venue where we are poised to give witness to this saving truth! As we celebrate the humble, beautiful Savior this Easter, Bishop William Joensen invites you to open your heart anew to receive Jesus’ peace, and he invites you to share his peace with others. En Espanol.
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Catholic School Students Tackle Real-World Finance at JA Finance Park
April 23, 2026
Eighth graders from Diocese of Des Moines Catholic Schools filed into Junior Achievement's Finance Park to get a taste of what it's like to manage a budget as an adult.
Liturgical Music Runs in the Family
April 20, 2026
Holy Trinity's Kerr family uses their musical gifts to spread God's message through song.
'Beautiful Witness to the Grace of the Sacrament': St. Pius X's Sassatelli Wedding
April 8, 2026
Joseph Sassatelli, 91, and Antonia Garvey, 84, were married during Mass at St. Pius X on Sunday, February 1.
May 9, 2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMLocation: Holy Trinity Catholic Church and School, 2926 Beaver Avenue Des Moines, IA 50310
Nourish for Parents is a Christ-centered support group to encourage and empower parents of children with disabilities or mental health challenges.
May 21, 2026 8:00 AM - 10:00 PMLocation: Copper Creek Golf Course, 4825 Copper Creek Dr., Pleasant Hill, Iowa 50327
Your participation supports our food pantries, workforce development, and reentry programs.
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.
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 is the process of spiritual accompaniment with others as they experience God's presence, love, and healing.
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.