The employees and services housed in the Roman Catholic Pastoral Center, located at 601 Grand Ave. in Des Moines, IA, serve 23 counties in southwest Iowa. Mission: Rooted in Jesus Christ, with a spirit of joy and collaboration we assist the bishop in serving the People of God in Southwest Iowa Greater Des Moines is a great place to live and work. It is one of the few places where you can truly find a great job and have time to live! We pride ourselves on our schools, friendly communities, short commutes, affordable living and world-class amenities. Forbes ranked us the #2 city in the nation for business and careers, the #6 place to raise a family and Fortune Magazine named us the #1 city with an up and coming downtown. And, with its cost of living nearly 10% below the national average, Des Moines was recently named America’s Wealthiest City by the TODAY show. Along with its Midwest lifestyle—including affordable housing and a strong sense of community—Des Moines is rich in culture and recreational activities. • Metro population of 500,000 • Vibrant downtown with dining, entertainment, public art and shopping • Named the #2 Farmers’ Market in the nation by the Daily Meal. • Home of outstanding, nationally-recognized schools, including Drake and Des Moines Universities • The symphony, arts center, Triple A baseball, USHL hockey, and 676 miles of beautiful and well maintained bike and recreational trails • Headquarters of several insurance and financial services companies • Convenient international airport serviced by several major airlines including Southwest • One of the nation’s shortest commute times You can live in Des Moines and have it all. We know making a decision about where to live and work is one of the most important, and sometimes, hardest to make. Please visit the links to explore Des Moines and all it has to offer. https://www.desmoinesmetro.com/en/dsm_metro_info/rankings/ We think you’ll enjoy doing more in Des Moines.