Diocesan Special Collections

In living our daily faith, we praise God for our blessings. In gratitude, we share our time, talents, and treasures to benefit others, as we are called to do in the name of our Father. Diocese of Des Moines parish members have multiple opportunities to support the Church and the Church’s outreach ministries to bring hope to people less fortunate and spread the Good News.

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2024 Special Collections Calendar

Every month parishes host special collections for different funds either for the diocese or set up by the USCCB. You can learn more about these funds or donate below.

• January 27-28 - Parish Solidarity Fund
• Lent - Catholic Relief Services and CRS Rice Bowl
• March 2-3 - Annual Diocesan Appeal
• March 29 (Good Friday) - Holy Land Collection
• May 12 - Catholic Charities
• June 2 - Catholic Communications Campaign
• June 16 - The Catholic Mirror Subscription Appeal
• June 23 - Peter's Pence
• August 18 - Collection for the Church in Africa
• September 8 - Seminarian Special Collection
• October 20 - World Mission Sunday
• November 17 - Catholic Campaign for Human Development
• December 8 - Retirement Fund for Religious

Other Diocesan Funds

• General Disaster Relief
• Connection Cafe