Why We Give
As part of the St. Ambrose faith family, we’re each called to help cover the basic expenses of our shared worship and parish life. We try to give regularly because those basic expenses are constant. We rely on one another for weekly or monthly gifts that support ALL our parish life in common.
We invite all parishioners and visitors to give what they can to help meet these basic, shared needs.
When you give to the church (tithe), you can also specify where you would like your donation to go, such as the Building Fund, Needy Fund, Youth Fund, or Investment Fund.
Please call the parish office if you have questions 515-288-7411.
Giving with Cash or Checks
You can drop your cash or check donations directly into the offering basket at any weekend Mass. You can also mail your donation directly to our office. We recommend using the tithing envelopes that have your information on them. That way we can send you a receipt at the end of the year for tax purposes. This is also important if your children attend a Catholic school.
If you need tithing envelopes, please contact the parish office at 515-288-7411.
Mailing Address:
St. Ambrose Cathedral
607 High Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Giving Monthly from your Bank Account (ACH)
It is easy to set up an automatic transfer from your bank account. Click on the box below for a form and return it to the office. You can change this at any time by contacting the office.
Giving Online by Credit Card
Credit card gifts to St. Ambrose are processed through the Catholic Foundation of SW Iowa. There is a small fee for using this service. Be sure to choose St. Ambrose Cathedral in the dropdown menu and direct your gift to one of the categories. Click the box below for this option.
Giving with Retirement or Investment Funds
From your IRA or other retirement account:
To request a one-time gift to St. Ambrose Cathedral, you can simply fill out a form with your investment company. For some people, giving in this way can reduce the income taxes you will owe. Learn more.
Giving stock or securities:
There can be tax advantages to transferring stock that is worth more now than when you purchased it. Learn more.
Find out more:
Our parish encourages donors to talk with Sue McEntee at Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa about making these kinds of gifts. Their mission is to help donors give financial support to Catholic parishes, schools, and organizations within the Diocese of Des Moines. With their help, you can give easily through the Foundation to St. Ambrose Cathedral.
2025 Annual Diocesan Appeal
The ADA provides more than 70% of the funding needed to support the parishes in the Diocese of Des Moines. Each parish has its own goal to reach for the year based on number of parishioners. Our 2025 parish goal for St. Ambrose is $121,390.
Please click below to read how the ADA impacts our Diocese and prayerfully consider donating today. If you decide to donate online, please choose “Des Moines, St. Ambrose Cathedral ADA” from the drop down menu.
Thank you and God Bless!
