Diocese of Des Moines

Diocese of Des Moines Together we sow God’s Spirit by cultivating connections in Christ through encounter, friendship, and communion across southwest Iowa.

The Diocese of Des Moines was established in 1911 and serves more than 100,000 Catholics. The diocese is comprised of 80 parishes and 16 schools. This is the official page of the Diocese of Des Moines, updated by the diocesan Communications office. This page is intended to share with everyone interesting topics and events in the Diocese of Des Moines. It is also intended to provi

de resources that help people grow in their faith. As we socialize and evangelize using this tool, we ask that users follow Christian principles of respecting one another, being kind to one another and keeping comments appropriate or aligned with the topic at hand. We welcome comments but not at the expense of another person's feelings and encourage users to interact peacefully with one another. Moderators will delete off-topic posts and comments that are slanderous, abusive, name-calling and/or malign official Catholic organizations/teachings. Questions can be directed to the Diocese of Des Moines at [email protected].

We have about 25 religious women in ministry or retirement in the Diocese of Des Moines. Some were born, raised, and ser...
03/13/2026

We have about 25 religious women in ministry or retirement in the Diocese of Des Moines. Some were born, raised, and served here while others come from Africa, India, and Asia to be of service. God bless them all this Catholic Sisters Week!

Congratulations!
03/13/2026

Congratulations!

We are thrilled to share some incredible news! Mrs. Lana Duff was surprised and honored
with the Golden Apple Award from WHO-TV 13 and I-529.

February 2026 has brought well-deserved recognition to Mrs. Duff for her unwavering dedication tro her students and her fellow teachers. We are incredibly blessed to have her as part of our school family.

When can you watch? The segment is scheduled to air on WHO-TV 13 on MARCH 13 around 6:15 a.m.

Congratulations, Mrs. Duff, on this prestigious honor!!

Some projects are great ideas but too big for any one parish to do on its own. But by combining resources with other par...
03/12/2026

Some projects are great ideas but too big for any one parish to do on its own. But by combining resources with other parishes, we can accomplish great things like the Concert for Life last summer. We invite you to consider making a gift to the Annual Diocesan Appeal so we can continue to offer opportunities to encounter Christ and cultivate friendships and community. www.dmdiocese.org/ada

During this Catholic Sisters Week we celebrate the women who've chosen to be Christ's light in a special way. May they b...
03/12/2026

During this Catholic Sisters Week we celebrate the women who've chosen to be Christ's light in a special way. May they bring hope and encouragement wherever they happen to be serving.

Women who are discerning religious life are hitting the road to visit religious communities in Kansas and Missouri later...
03/11/2026

Women who are discerning religious life are hitting the road to visit religious communities in Kansas and Missouri later this month. If you're considering a vocation to the religious life and you want to go on the Nun Run, contact the Diocese by this Saturday. Email [email protected] or call 515-237-5050.

At the recent celebration of Vietnamese New Year, St. Peter Vietnamese Catholic Community in Des Moines honored the reli...
03/10/2026

At the recent celebration of Vietnamese New Year, St. Peter Vietnamese Catholic Community in Des Moines honored the religious women who share faith and culture with children and their families. Thank you, Sisters!

It's Catholic Sisters Week, a time when we thank God for the many women who've dedicated their lives to being the light ...
03/09/2026

It's Catholic Sisters Week, a time when we thank God for the many women who've dedicated their lives to being the light of Christ to others. Pictured here are just a few of the many sisters who were born, raised, and served in our Diocese. We have Humility Sister Jude Fitzpatrick, Franciscan Sister Maureen Leach, and Servite Sister Joyce Rupp.

It's Catholic Sisters Week! We honor the religious women who've given us hope, presence, encouragement, and accompanimen...
03/08/2026

It's Catholic Sisters Week! We honor the religious women who've given us hope, presence, encouragement, and accompaniment for generations. We are tremendously grateful to them!

03/08/2026

Jesus Christ is the font of life: come, let us adore!
Amen.

03/07/2026

Let us give thanks to God forever and ever let us tell his praise from age to age!
Amen.

03/07/2026

O God of generosity, we worship you!
Amen.

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601 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50309

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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The Diocese of Des Moines was established in 1911 and serves more than 100,000 Catholics. The diocese is comprised of 80 parishes and 17 schools. This is the official page of the Diocese of Des Moines, updated by the diocesan Communications office. This page is intended to share with everyone interesting topics and events in the Diocese of Des Moines. It is also intended to provide resources that help people grow in their faith. As we socialize and evangelize using this tool, we ask that users follow Christian principles of respecting one another, being kind to one another and keeping comments appropriate or aligned with the topic at hand. We welcome comments but not at the expense of another person's feelings and encourage users to interact peacefully with one another. Moderators will delete off-topic posts and comments that are slanderous, abusive, name-calling and/or malign official Catholic organizations/teachings. Questions can be directed to the Diocese of Des Moines at [email protected].