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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Reach for the Stars

Teens: What is your North Star and who will help you get there? The Ad Astra faith conference may have answers!

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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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Stan Asjes's Vocation Story!

On Friday, June 26, at 5 p.m., Deacon Stan Asjes will be ordained as a priest at St. Ambrose Cathedral. What inspired him to take this leap for the Lord? Hear him share his story.

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News & Blog

Themed Holy Hours at St. Francis of Assisi

June 14, 2026

From week to week, St. Francis of Assisi will rotate through the five themes (vocations, life, fallen away Catholics, St. Francis community, and peace) as the focus of our prayer during the hour of adoration in the Church on Tuesdays from 7 - 8 p.m.

Benedictine College mourns Alex Lynch: ‘His courage was inspiring to all of us’

June 2, 2026

The community of Benedictine College in Kansas is mourning the loss of Alex Lynch, a 2026 graduate remembered for his remarkable faith, friendship, and courage who died May 8 after a years-long battle with cancer.

Sister Rini Simethy is reelected as general counsellor of LMSH

June 2, 2026

Sister Rini Simethy was newly reelected to a six-year term as general counsellor of the Little Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (LMSH).

Diocesan Events

Transitional Diaconate Ordination

June 19, 2026 5:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Church, 7075 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines

Join us at 5 p.m. for the ordination of Luke Mohan to the transitional diaconate.

Being Catholic and Navigating Public Life

June 25, 2026 6:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Location: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Student Center, 1150 28th Street, Des Moines, Iowa

Learn how we can live out our responsibility to participate in public life as a member of the Body of Christ by addressing political issues with clarity, charity, and creativity.

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.