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Centennial Trivia benefiting Refugee Services

Saturday, October 19, 2024, 5 p.m. Krause Hall, Catholic Pastoral Center (601 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309) Catholic Charities is pleased to present Centennial Trivia, benefiting Catholic Charities’ Refugee Services! Join us for an evening of …

Catholic Charities Teams up with T-Mobile to Support Refugees in the Community

Catholic Charities’ Refugee Services is joining forces with T-Mobile to support current refugee clients living in the Des Moines area. Refugee clients will receive 200 home internet gateways and 24 months of WiFi services from T-Mobile. Catholic Charities’ …

Catholic Charities Celebrates 100 Years of Care and Compassion

This month, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, celebrates 100 years of providing care and compassion to the people of central and southwest Iowa. The organization is pleased to celebrate a 100-year legacy of serving the community with …

Legacy Leader: Bishop William M. Joensen

Bishop William M. Joensen was ordained the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines in 2019. As the current Bishop and chairman of the Catholic Charities Board of Directors, he has helped advance the mission of the …

Legacy Leader: Bishop Joseph Charron

Bishop Joseph Charron served as Bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines for more than 13 years. During his time as Bishop, he connected with the mission and theological meaning behind Catholic Charities and the tremendous good the …

Legacy Leader: Bishop Richard E. Pates

Bishop Richard E. Pates served as the ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines for 11 years. Throughout his tenure as Bishop, he connected his work with the mission of Catholic Charities and helped grow the services …

Catholic Charities E-Newsletter

The Catholic Charities E-newsletter is designed to share stories and opportunities of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines. Published monthly, the newsletter educates readers with fun facts about our areas of service, highlights donors and volunteers who generously …