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Board of Directors

Our Link to the Community

Our Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and guidance to ensure Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, stays true to its mission to Empower Individuals and Strengthen Families.

Board of Directors

Most Rev. William M. Joensen, President and Chairman
Christopher Welp, Board Vice Chair
Dan Buscher
Joe Happe
Eric Heininger
Lawrence Hemphill
Rev. Larry Hoffmann
June Keith
Joyce Lillis
Sarah Luth
Joe Stopulos
Robyn Wilkinson
Mark Witte

Mike Sheehy, Executive Director