VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Describing the Amazon rainforest as “vital for our planet,” Pope Francis joined the regions bishops in praying for action to extinguish the massive fires burning there. “We are all worried about the vast fires that have developed in the Amazon,” the pope said Aug. 25 after leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer. […]
August 2019
Centennial celebration set in Garretson
Sunday, August 25 – A centennial celebration of the St. Rose of Lima Parish church building in Garretson will include Mass at 10:30, a meal, group photo and inflatables for the kids.
Desirae Purissima takes first vows as a Sister of Life
Sr. Desirae Purissima, SV, professed first vows as a Sister of Life on August 4 with Bishop Richard Henning of the Rockville Centre Diocese (NY) celebrating the Mass of Profession. The Sisters of Life are a religious congregation located in the New York area dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the sacredness of human […]
Aug 2019 Search Retreat was a success
This amazing group shared and grew in their faith. They enjoyed Mass, Confession, adoration, talks given by youth and adults from our diocese, music and games, and much more. Thank you for all the prayers that went their way for a successful weekend.
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson highlights Knights’ efforts worldwide
MINNEAPOLIS (CNS)—Five years after the Islamic State invaded northern Iraq and began systematically persecuting the country’s Christians, the Knights of Columbus are continuing their work of supporting Iraqi parishes that are rebuilding, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson said in his annual report Aug. 6 at the Knights’ 137th Supreme Convention in Minneapolis. “The road ahead for […]
In letter, pope encourages priests dejected by abuse crisis
VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis acknowledged the shame and frustration felt by priests who are discouraged by the actions of fellow clergy members who betrayed the trust of their flock through sexual abuse and abuse of conscience and power. In a letter addressed to priests around the world Aug. 4, the pope said that many priests […]
Search for Christian Maturity retreat set for August 9-11
Located at Holy Spirit Church, Sioux Falls, the retreat is a student led program featuring talks, skits, music, opportunities for confession, and celebration of Mass. All high school and college age students and adults are welcome. Contact 605-371-1478, SiouxFallsSearch@gmail.com or www.siouxfallssearch.org for more information.
Avera Addiction Care Center
Avera leads the way in behavioral and addiction care in the region. The Addiction Care Center will open later this year in Sioux Falls allowing patients an option for detox and a 28-day program focusing on the whole person—body, mind and spirit—to get them on the road to recovery. Thomas Otten, assistant vice president of […]
Officials
The Most Reverend Paul J. Swain has decreed the following priest assignment changes effective July 10, 2019: Very Reverend Charles Cimpl to serve as the Temporary Administrator for Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (St. Mary), Sioux Falls. Assignment changes effective August 7, 2019: Reverend Thomas Hartman, in addition to serving as Pastor for St. Elizabeth […]
Sharing the joy of the Gospel is amazing work
Every summer I have the same conversation with my sister. Like me, she is a teacher and the exchange usually comes while floating on an air mattress, enjoying the July sunshine. Sooner or later one of us asks “have you done much for school?” Try as we might, it is difficult to push thoughts of […]