Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood

Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood was appointed the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Until now Bishop-elect DeGrood has been a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, most recently serving as pastor of St. John the Baptist, Savage, MN.

Bishop-elect DeGrood will be ordained a bishop and installed on February 13, 2020.

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View the Press Conference and Introduction of Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood on December 12, 2019

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  • Introducing Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood December 13, 2019
    It is a great pleasure to introduce to you the soon to be 9th Bishop of Sioux Falls, Bishop-elect Daniel DeGrood from the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis our neighbor. I say that it is a pleasure not only because I can now actually retire, but because the diocese will have a discerning bishop […]

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  • TV Mass Homily 01/12/2020 January 12, 2020
    Today the Christmas season comes to an end with the Baptism of the Lord. Why would Jesus seek to be baptized? After all he unlike us was born without sin. John the Baptist wondered too: “I need to be baptized by you,” John said. Jesus gently replied; “allow it now, for thus it is fitting […]

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  • The Lord shines in the darkest of moments
    O come, let us adore Him. In 2005 the more than 150-year-old Cathedral of St. Raphael in Madison, Wisconsin, was set on fire by a troubled soul while I was sleeping in the attached rectory. I rose from bed as usual about 5:30 a.m. and turned on the radio to learn the weather forecast. Instead […]

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  • Hearing gentle lessons in winter coziness
    Thanksgiving is long over, Christmas Day is behind us, and even New Year’s Day has passed. We are still celebrating the beautiful season of Christmas in our parish churches, but for many the decorations in the home are being put away for the year. This takes us into January. Now this is not a huge […]

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Catholic Views – January 26, 2020

This week on Catholic Views, we discuss Catholic Schools Week. Jerry welcomes Kyle Groos, President at Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools, in to discuss Catholic Schools, Blue Ribbon status, and the value of a Catholic Education.
Catholic Views – January 19, 2020

  This week, Eric Gallagher is in the studio. He and Jerry discuss the upcoming March for Life Youth rally in Washington, D.C.

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Ignition 388 – Discovering the Divine Will

  Dr. Chris talks with Eric Gallagher about St. Ignatius of Loyola’s method for determining God’s will on questions both great and small.
Ignition 387 – JPII on Faith and Reason, Part II

  In this episode of ignition, Dr. Chris concludes his conversation with Cameo Anders about St. John Paul II’s document on the relationship between Faith and Reason.

Upcoming Events

Feb
1
Sat
8:30 am Reckless – A Couples Conference @ Hilton Garden Inn
Reckless – A Couples Conference @ Hilton Garden Inn
Feb 1 @ 8:30 am – Feb 2 @ 10:15 am
Reckless is an opportunity for married couples of all ages and stages to invest in their relationship, enjoy a night away and be inspired in their journey of faith! We believe YOUR marriage is the heart of your home, your family, and society as a whole. We hope to give you and your spouse a[...]
Feb
13
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2:00 pm Episcopal Ordination and Install... @ Cathedral of Saint Joseph
Episcopal Ordination and Install... @ Cathedral of Saint Joseph
Feb 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Most Reverend Donald DeGrood will be ordained and installed as the 9th bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls. *This will be a ticketed event, therefore not open to the public. It will be available to watch through our YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/SFDiocese or here on our website.
Feb
14
Fri
all-day Seminary visit to St. Paul MN @ St. John Vianney Seminary
Seminary visit to St. Paul MN @ St. John Vianney Seminary
Feb 14 – Feb 16 all-day
Seminary visit to St. Paul MN February 14-16, 2020 Visit St. John Vianney seminary and/or St. Paul Theological seminary in St. Paul MN with Fr. Jordan Samson. Who: Males 16-25 years of age. When: Friday morning February 14th. Return Sunday afternoon February 16th. We will leave from Christ the King parish parking lot in Sioux[...]
Mar
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all-day Seminary visit to Winona @ Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary
Seminary visit to Winona @ Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary
Mar 14 – Mar 16 all-day
Seminary visit to Winona March 14-16, 2020 Visit Immaculate Heart of Mary seminary in Winona, MN with Fr. Jordan Samson. Who: Males 16-25 years of age. When: Saturday morning March 14th. Return Monday afternoon March 16th. We will leave from Christ the King parish parking lot in Sioux Falls Saturday the 14th at 8:00am. Cost:[...]