2025 Bishop's Celebration of Catholic Schools

The Bishop's Celebration of Catholic Schools is an annual event that unites the entire Diocese of Des Moines community in celebration of the life-changing impact our faith-centered education has provided for more than 150 years.

Proceeds from this year's event will help meet the needs of diverse learners in our Catholic schools.

 

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, September 13, 2025

• 4:00 p.m. - Mass at St. Ambrose Cathedral
• 5:00 p.m. - Social Hour at the Diocese of Des Moines Pastoral Center-Krause Hall
• 6:00 p.m. - Dinner and awards ceremony at the Diocese of Des Moines Pastoral Center-Krause Hall

HONOREES

Each year during the event, the diocese recognizes the teacher, administrator, and volunteer of the year winners for their impact on our Catholic schools. This years award winners are:

• Teacher of the Year: Cindy Schwery, Shelby County Catholic School
• Administrator of they Year: Erica Arnold, Dowling Catholic High School
• Volunteer of the Year: Tomas Munoz, Holy Trinity Catholic School

Read about this year's award winners >

Other honorees include:

• Co-Chairs: Tracy & Matt Edwards and Mercedes & Cole Steinkamp
• Emcee: Matt Edwards

For more information or to get involved in this year's event, email jshama@dmdiocese.org.