Des Moines Diocese

We were fortunate to have Connor Lynch, a Seminarian for @DMDiocese in the USA, spend 3 weeks with us on his summer placement from the Pontifical North American College in Rome where he studies for the Priesthood. Read Connor’s @lough_derg reflection: loughderg.ie/news/an-americ…

Catholic Charities is now accepting applications for the 2024 Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl grants. Grants are available to parishes and community organizations within the @DMDiocese Application deadline is Friday, February 23. Apply online: catholiccharitiesdm.org/2024-rice-bowl….

Become a volunteer meal provider for the Catholic Charities Emergency Family Shelter! If you are interested in providing a meal, please email knovak@catholiccharitiesdm.org. Current available dates: February: 2, 5, 6, 8, 15, 20, 29 March: 1, 4, 5, 16, 17, 19, 21, 25, 29, 30, 31

Another pic of pilgrims from Iowa at the @March_for_Life.

Join us for our annual fundraiser, Shamrocks and Shenanigans on Saturday, March 2 at The Shop in Downtown Des Moines (901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309). Come for an evening of Irish fun and excitement! Get your tickets today: Shamrocks24.givesmart.com. #Shamrock2024 #CCDM

The Church is not a place for the perfect and the privileged. It is a community of disciples that bears witness to Jesus whom by grace they have come to know. We intercede for all, praying, loving and sacrificing ourselves for the world. #GeneralAudience

Join us for Breakfast with the Bishop, Wednesday, November 1, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. in Krause Hall in the Diocese of Des Moines Pastoral Center (601 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309). Space is limited, register today at EFSBreakfast.givesmart.com! #CCDSM

Opening prayer at Mass, “Almighty ever-living God, who in the abundance of your kindness surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat you, pour out your mercy upon us to pardon what conscience dreads and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.”

In today’s Gospel, we hear the story of the Good Samaritan and are faced with the question, “Who is our neighbor?” Catholic Charities’ Refugee Services supports our new neighbors who are making their home here in Des Moines. Learn more about our program: catholiccharitiesdm.org/our-services/r…

Opening prayer at Mass, “O God, who manifest your almighty power above all by pardoning and showing mercy, bestow, we pray, your grace abundantly upon us and make those hastening to attain your promises heirs to the treasures of heaven.”

Thank you, Jay and Linda!

Catholic Charities is excited to be celebrating 100 years of providing help and hope to the communities we serve. For more information, visit catholiccharitiesdm.org/100years.

Did you know that St. Jude, known as Thaddaeus, was a brother of St. James the Lesser, and a relative of Jesus. Come and venerate his relic at St. Francis of Assisi in West Des Moines, Iowa on Sep. 26. Visit saintfrancischurch.org/stjude for further details.

Check out this sweet hobby of a retired priest and how he connects it to caring for creation. dmdiocese.org/news/hobby-is-… #CareforCreation

When we seek first the kingdom of God, cultivating our a right relationship with the Lord, humanity and Creation, then justice and peace can flow like a never-failing stream of pure water, nourishing humanity and all creatures. #SeasonOfCreation

One of the simplest and quickest ways to leave a planned gift is by naming your parish, school or endowment fund of the Diocese of Des Moines as a partial or full beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement fund. Call us to find out how 515-237-5044.