A Christmas Message from Bishop DeGrood
Dec 23, 2021
A Christmas Message and blessing to the faithful from Bishop Donald Degrood.
Videos
Remembering 9/11 on the 20th Anniversary
Sep 10, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcT3lNJdHJg Remembering 9/11: Recommit to peace and justice As a fellow US citizen as a Catholic bishop on the Eastern side of South Dakota as we remember September 11th of 2001, many of us remember it was a great tragedy indeed. Nearly 3,000 people died that day from terrorist attacks. We think of all those families and all those souls that were lost and all those who since that time have made so many sacrifices in America and Beyond to try to protect the innocent, to try to protect life. We think of the nearly 2,300 people who died in Afghanistan, those military personnel who made sacrifices let alone all those who were affected in other ways. As we remember this sobering reality may be also be filled with a…
Loving Ourselves as God Made Us – Truth, Goodness & Beauty
May 11, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5nnPVtQMu8 Download the Teaching Document Below with Additional Resources My dearly beloved brothers and sisters,As I continue my teachings regarding the importance of loving God, others and ourselves through truth, goodness and beauty, I hope to draw our attention to loving ourselves as God made us. This journey of experiencing God’s love can be filled with hope and joy. Unfortunately, there is sometimes also a depravity of a true understanding of who we are as male and female. But we can take heart even in these confusing times we live in because we know we are not alone. God is ever-present with us, encouraging and loving us as the beautiful persons He has created us to be in His image. When we discover and love who we are as male…
COVID Vaccinations: Must I, May I?
Jan 05, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHsCSJh2FNU Bishop Donald DeGrood along with Bishop Peter Muhich of the diocese of Rapid City, have put together documentation on whether or not the current COVID vaccinations meet a standard of obligation or morality as a faithful catholic. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Joint Statement on COVID Vaccinations from the South Dakota Catholic Conference [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""] FAQ Documentation on the COVID Vaccines
Message to the Faithful on this Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Dec 09, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6o-8NLrQ1g Bishop Donald DeGrood sends a message of well being on this Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 2020. Bishop also offers an announcement that is to be made this coming Saturday the 12th, also the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
A Message for All Souls’ Day
Nov 02, 2020
I felt called to speak to you today about All Souls' Day and how to pray and offer sacrifices for our beloved dead. Please feel free to share these videos with anyone who might need them. Know of my prayers for you.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_3wAYr3CBA Message Sent to all Catholic Elementary Students https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZC--pGeda4 Message Sent to all Catholic Junior High & High School Students https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ7lvy3X3IY
Bishop DeGrood’s Homily – November 1, 2020 – How to Become Saints
Nov 01, 2020
Bishop DeGrood's homily from the Sunday TV Mass which aired on November 1, 2020. On this feast of of All Saints, bishop talks about how we can become saints. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnBr08JJICc
A Message Regarding COVID, Pope Francis’ Comments and Elections
Nov 01, 2020
"As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord!" ~ Joshua 24:15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjHBhjGAlPE
Pastoral Letter on Sunday Mass Obligation
Aug 10, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DleCFrGGTEDear Faithful of the East River South Dakota (i.e. Diocese of Sioux Falls), Thankfully, the anticipated magnitude of the serious effects of COVID-19 have not been as extensive in South Dakota as was initially projected. These past months have caused hardship not only for those who have had serious effects from the virus and their families, but also for those who have been in isolation and health care workers. Also, I am mindful of those who attend to those who are vulnerable in their families. To varying degrees, I sense we have all been affected physically, psychologically and spiritually by the various measures implemented to limit the spread of the virus. Throughout this experience, I have kept close to mind the risk to those most vulnerable to harm and also my duty…
Healthy Emotional and Spiritual Response to the impact of COVID-19
Jun 24, 2020
In the past months I have been reviewing data and insights from others on the status of COVID-19 so I can actively discern how we should respond as a diocese. My goal has been to prudently discern how we might help reduce the spread of the virus but do it in a reasonable manner so as not to cause unreasonable hardship on people’s lives. Now that we have months of data on COVID-19, it has been on my mind and heart to address the emotional and spiritual impact it has had on so many people. The video below walks you through my thoughts. You can find some of the data I am using as I discern at this link, doh.sd.gov/news/coronavirus.aspx. You can use this data to help inform yourself and…