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Catholic Charities Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis

Below is a statement released by Catholic Charities USA over the passing of Pope Francis. In reaction to the death…

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 Seeking information from the past.  A service for those adopted through Catholic Charities or Christ Child Home. When Catholic Charities was established in Des Moines in the 1924, one…

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Humble Servant: Tom Leto

Tom Leto supported and later led Catholic Charities’ efforts to feed the hungry in our community for several years. His leadership helped grow the Catholic Charities Food Pantry to…

Family Reunification

Catholic Charities Refugee Services program can assist you in bringing your family to Iowa. To begin the process: Before attending your appointment, please look at which program applies to you…

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Catholic Charities’ Programs and Services Catholic Charities is committed to providing unmatched care to the communities we serve. We do this through our vital programs, including counseling, domestic violence…

Half-Price Tickets Available for Fr. Mike Schmitz!

Catholic Charities of Des Moines and Iowa Catholic Radio enjoy a unique partnership that has positively impacted our collective efforts to bring hope to our community. To celebrate…

Tommy Leto Poker Run

Join us for a poker run in honor of the late Catholic Charities Food Pantry Program Manager, Tom Leto. All proceeds will benefit the…

Get Involved

You can help bring the Catholic Charities’ mission to life! Giving of your financial resources demonstrates the trust you have in Catholic Charities to deploy our staff and execute our…

Joint Statements Issued on Immigration Enforcement

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, is one of 168 member agencies in the Catholic Charities USA network. Working together, we serve more than 15 million of the most vulnerable…

Support for Refugees

Migrants and refugees are not pawns on the chessboard of humanity. They are children, women and men who leave or who are forced to leave their homes for various…

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Now Accepting CRS Rice Bowl Grant Applications

Organizations that focus on alleviating hunger and poverty are invited to apply for funding. Submission deadline: March 3, 2025 CRS Rice Bowl is coordinated by Catholic Charities and sponsored by…

Be the ONE this Giving Tuesday

You can help Catholic Charities do something BIG this Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving and unity that will take place this year on Tuesday, November 28,…

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Social Justice Consortium

Maintaining the Roots of Our Mission The Social Justice Consortium promotes the social justice mission of the Catholic Church through a coordinated effort to work toward a comprehensive and consistent…

Tickets on Sale Now! 2025 Shamrocks and Shenanigans

Catholic Charities is excited to share that our annual Shamrocks and Shenanigans event will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Mainframe Studios in Downtown Des Moines (900 Keosauqua…

Catholic Charities’ Food Pantry Feeds the Hungry for Thanksgiving 2023

Catholic Charities’ Food Pantry, in partnership with St. Pius X parish in Urbandale, IA, will distribute hundreds of turkeys and other holiday meats during their 2023 Giving Thanks Giving event.

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COA Accreditation

Striving for Excellence COA accreditation attests that an organization meets the highest standards and is delivering the best quality services to the community it serves. Catholic Charities is proud to…

Catholic Charities Feeds Hundreds this Thanksgiving

Catholic Charities Food Pantry, in partnership with St. Pius X parish in Urbandale, IA, distributed 660 turkeys and…

Iowa West Foundation Awards $60,000 Grant to Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities’ Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program recently received a $60,000 grant from the Iowa West Foundation to support program needs and expand services to survivors of domestic violence,…

Catholic Charities Centennial

100 Years Catholic Charities is excited to celebrate this momentous achievement in September 2024 as we acknowledge our past and look forward into the future.  For a century, community support…

Annual Reports & Audits

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines Annual Reports Catholic Charities is a proud partner with Candid, where we have achieved a Gold Seal of Transparency.

Food Pantry

Without basic nutrition, it is difficult to think beyond day-to-day needs. Catholic Charities helps our clients fulfill their basic needs and helps explore other barriers that our clients face.

Michael Sheehy Named Executive Director of Catholic Charities

(Des Moines, IA) Following an extensive national search, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, has announced that Michael Sheehy will assume the role of Executive Director following the retirement of…

Partners & Sponsors

Community Partners Catholic Charities is a member of United Way of Central Iowa and United Way of the Midlands. Our United Way funding is an important part of helping us…

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Emergency Family Shelter

Homelessness is prevalent in our world and even in our communities. The Catholic Charities’ Emergency Family shelter offers families the unique opportunity to stay together while they work to…

United Way of the Midlands Awards $40,000 Grant to Catholic Charities

(Council Bluffs, IA) Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, is pleased to announce it was recently awarded a $40,000, two-year grant from United Way of the Midlands (UWM) Community Impact…

Neighborly News Newsletter

Stay up-to-date on all things Catholic Charities! Catholic Charities’ Neighborly News is a monthly, digital newsletter that educates readers with fun facts about our programs, highlights donors and volunteers who…

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Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

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We Are There: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines Joins National Campaign

Promoting Life-Giving Work of the Catholic Charities Network Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines is joining with the Catholic Charities network around the country to participate in We Are There,…

Board of Directors

Our Link to the Community Board of Directors Most Rev. William M. Joensen, President and ChairmanChristopher Welp, Board Vice ChairDan BuscherAnn DiDonatoJoe HappeEric HeiningerLawrence…

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Counseling Program

Sometimes we all need a little help along the way. Stress and anxiety are a part of our daily lives, but what do you do when it gets to…

Catholic Charities Executive Director, Barbara Decker, to Retire

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, Executive Director, Barbara Quijano Decker, has announced her retirement effective September 27, 2024, after five years leading the social ministry nonprofit. Decker came to…

Leadership & Staff

At Catholic Charities, our team is passionate about providing an unmatched level of care to all we have the privilege to serve. Our team is comprised of hard-working, dedicated…

Privacy Policy

Respecting your information. Privacy Policy The Diocese of Des Moines and Catholic Charities respect and are committed to protecting your privacy. We may collect personally identifiable information when you visit…

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May 21, 2025 – Quarterly Board Meeting Board Quarterly Meeting Agenda 5 21 25 Welcome / Convene Board Meeting – Chris…

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…

Careers

Join our Catholic Charities team! Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? Come join the Catholic Charities team where we work to Empower…

Afghan NEO Checklist

For qualifying family member overseas: For the family member in the US applying…

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2024 Fall Program Needs

You can make an impact at Catholic Charities this Fall! If you or your organization is looking for a way to help others in the community this fall, Catholic Charities…

Supply the Mission

A new coat for a child or a meal for a mother makes all the difference. Catholic Charities cares for more than 35,000 individuals every year which takes a massive…

P-3 AOR Checklist

For the qualifying family member overseas: For the family member in the US applying:…

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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…

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors Catholic Charities helps those who are struggling in central and southwest Iowa 24 hours a day, seven days per week, 365 days a year. With that kind…

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Providing Help and Hope for All in Need

Every day, individuals and families face challenges that threaten their stability and well-being. In these moments of struggle, hope often comes through a helping hand. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des…

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Donate If you still want to make a donation to Catholic Charities, click HERE. Or you can contact our Director of Development, Bobbi Jo Smith, at bsmith@catholiccharitiesdm.org…

Program Needs

Catholic Charities has Opportunities for Everyone If you or your organization is looking for a way to help others in the community, Catholic Charities has put together a list…

2025 Spring Program Needs

If you or your organization is looking for a way to help others in the community this spring, Catholic Charities has you covered! Consider getting involved or making a…

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Your financial contribution brings our mission to life! While there are many ways to help Catholic Charities, a financial donation is one of the most powerful. It allows our organization…

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Catholic Charities Annual Appeal

Your Support Serves Thousands in Central and Southwest Iowa Catholic Charities’ Annual Appeal is the primary funding source for Catholic Charities along with government and private grant funding. It is…