Press Releases

Iowa Has Always Invested in Students. Now It Includes Every Student. (Originally published in the Des Moines Register Oct. 15, 2026) By the Superintendents of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque and the Dioceses of Davenport, Des Moines, and Sioux City

Over 450 supporters of Catholic education from northwest Iowa and beyond gathered last night at the Bishop’s Dinner for Catholic Schools - Rooted in Faith, Forming Saints and Scholars. It is the first Bishop’s Dinner scheduled since the 2022 event.

Effective immediately, Dr. Dora Jung has transitioned from director of Catholic schools to superintendent having received her certification from the state of Iowa to serve as superintendent of record for the 14 Catholic school systems in the Diocese of Sioux City. She began her role as director of Catholic schools on July 1. Jim Murray of Humboldt has been serving as interim superintendent since July 1 and will continue serving the diocesan schools as a part-time consultant.

Due to a lifetime of dedication to Catholic education and serving the world’s most vulnerable populations, Dick Seivert will posthumously receive an award at the Oct. 11 Bishop’s Dinner for Catholic Schools.