Catholic Family Services Upcoming Programs

 

Surviving Divorce
Brookings Area
Starting May 23,2017
Designed to bring hope and healing to men and women dealing with divorce or separation
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Grieving A Loss From Homicide
6-Week Program - June 6, 2017- July 18. 2017
A program for adults who have lost a loved one from the senseless crime of murder.
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Surviving Divorce
Sioux Falls Area
June 7-July 12, 2017
Designed to bring hope and healing to men and women dealing with divorce or separation.
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YouTube

Plenary Indulgences - Commemoration of Fatima Apparitions

Monsignor Mangan tells us about how during this anniversary of the Fatima apparitions, the Apostolic…

Bishop's Statements

Mass of Thanksgiving, Carmelite Monastery
50th Jubilee Mother Marie Therese of the Child Jesus May 2017  
Posted: May 16, 2017, 3:09 pm

 

Bishop's Homilies

05/21/2017
As we anticipate the Solemnities of the Ascension and Pentecost the next two week,  our readings hint at the glory that was to come upon the early Church which glory remains with us today if we tak...
Posted: May 22, 2017, 1:01 pm

PodCasts & Radio

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Catholic Radio Programs

Catholic Views – May 21, 2017

  Joe Rutten and Brian Cooper join us to talk about the upcoming Catholic Men’s Business Fraternity annual conference.
Catholic Views – May 14, 2017

  Eric Gallagher joins us to talk about this summer’s diocesan youth events.

Podcasts

Ignition 312 – Rediscovering our True Story

  Dr. Chris and Fr. Andrew discuss our culture’s loss of its sense of purpose & meaning… its story, and how it can rediscover its true story.
Ignition 311 – Get FOCUSed!

  Dr. Chris and Fr. Andrew discuss the Catholic campus ministry apostolate FOCUS: what it is and how it works.

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This Month's Issue

May 2017
May2017Page1CoverA Special Moment: Six To be Ordained View This Month’s edition of The Bishop’s Bulletin
Posted: April 28, 2017, 9:04 pm

Bishop Swain's Column

I would not be a Catholic today without having received the grace of God’s mercy
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you (falsely) because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. (Mt 3:12) Rece...
Posted: April 28, 2017, 9:13 pm

 

Fr. Mike's Column

Would it still be Easter if there was no Easter Candle?
At some point in the year, the pastor of a parish finds himself getting the church building ready for Ash Wednesday. The ashes are found hiding in the back of the sacristy cabinet and the container...
Posted: April 28, 2017, 9:15 pm

 

Bulletin Extras

Convocation of Catholic Leaders – The Joy of the Gospel in America, taking place July 1-4 in Orlando; unprecedented gathering of Catholic bishops and leaders from across the nation
Posted: May 17, 2017, 3:08 pm
Pope Francis names priest as new auxiliary bishop of Atlanta
Posted: May 15, 2017, 2:30 pm

Bulletin Headlines

Fatima centenary to be celebrated with Pope Francis in attendance
Posted: May 10, 2017, 5:20 pm
New monastery effort moving forward
Posted: April 28, 2017, 9:32 pm
Our world is vastly different now…
Posted: April 12, 2017, 8:33 pm
Bishop and diocese observe Rite of Election
Posted: April 12, 2017, 8:27 pm
More than 1,500 attend Gift of Hope concerts supporting Catholic Family Services
Posted: April 12, 2017, 8:21 pm

Local News - Diocesan Events

Rachel’s Vineyard retreat being offered
Posted: May 10, 2017, 5:12 pm
Special Holy Hour planned at Cathedral of Saint Joseph
Posted: May 10, 2017, 5:09 pm
Recitation of the rosary planned
Posted: May 10, 2017, 5:07 pm