Broken at the Border with Bishop Mark Seitz

Watch the recording of Bishop Mark Seitz keynote address, the 2nd part in St. Catherine of Siena's 3-part Dialogue Series on immigration.

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Living Lent Resources

This year instead of just surviving Lent, lean in and live it!

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Upcoming Youth Retreats

Have a junior high or high school student looking for retreat opportunities? Explore upcoming retreats for 8th graders, high schoolers, and high school seniors.

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Let the Jubilee Begin!

2025 marks a Jubilee, with a call from the Vatican to focus on being "Pilgrims of Hope".

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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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Renewing Our Faith During Lent with Alexis Nicholson

Lent is a time to renew our faith practices, and that includes reflecting on how our Lent practices themselves are going! As we hit the halfway mark for Lent, it's a good time to ask if your Lenten practices are bearing fruit.

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News & Blog

Nurturing faith through a retreat culture

March 25, 2025

A growing retreat culture is a successful outcome of ongoing efforts to focus on key priorities and initiatives taking root in parishes.

Our prayers are music

March 17, 2025

My reaction to music is what I can imagine God feels when we pray. He longs to hear our prayers and be in friendship with us through prayer.

Why wait for fish fry season?

February 19, 2025

Abstinence helps us to see the world as it is, and not as our disordered appetites would fantasize it to be.

Diocesan Events

My Jesus - 8th Grade Retreat

March 29, 2025 10:00 AM
Location: St. Thomas More Center, 6177 Panorama Road, Panora, IA 50216

This retreat is for any 8th grader who wants to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church, build good friendships, and have fun for one night away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Immigration Action Workshop, hosted by St. Catherine of Siena Student Center

March 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: St. Catherine of Siena Student Center, 1150 28th St., Des Moines, IA 50311

This workshop will provide the opportunity for individuals and representatives of faith communities to learn about the needs of these organizations and to make a practical commitment to offer help.

Encounter the Eucharist: An Evening with Fr. Mike Schmitz

April 2, 2025 7:00 PM
Location: Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines, IA

The popular Catholic podcasting priest will offer insights into the Catholic Faith that will inspire you to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Experience Sacred Music and Eucharistic Adoration as a part of this special fundraising event as Iowa Catholic Radio Network embarks on its 20th year of broadcasting.

Ministries & Services

Giving

Your continued generosity each year helps provide the needed funds for programs and ministries throughout our Diocese. These programs provide services that no one parish could provide on its own. Every gift matters!

Catholic Charities Annual Appeal

Donors who commit to an annual gift help strengthen and empower individuals and families through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Consider an annual gift that will help all year!

Mental Health Ministry

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

Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa

The Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa (CFSWIA) is a non-profit, charitable organization that assists individuals, parishes, schools, and Catholic organizations across the 23-county Diocese of Des Moines as they seek to secure and provide long-term financial support.