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Official Listing May

Official Listing May

Frontpage News, Officials
The Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood has decreed the following appointments effective May 26, 2023: Father Doug Binsfeld, in addition to his current assignment as Parochial Vicar of St. John deBritto, Britton; Sacred Heart, Eden; St. Joseph, Grenville; St. John the Baptist, Rosholt; St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Sisseton; St. Peter, Sisseton; Immaculate Conception, Waubay and Christ the King, Webster, to Chaplain for Abbey of the Hills Inn & Retreat Center and Father Andrew Dickinson, in addition to his current assignment of Pastor of St. Magdalen, Lennox; St. Christina, Parker, St. Katharine Drexel, Sioux Falls, and St. Nicholas, Tea, to Canonical Administrator for the Bishop O’Gorman Catholic School System. Father Thi Pham, SCJ was incardinated ad experimentum into the Diocese of Sioux Falls. In addition to their current Pastoral assignments, the following…
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Statement of the Bishops of South Dakota on the Anniversary of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

Statement of the Bishops of South Dakota on the Anniversary of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

Frontpage News, Joint Statements, Statements and Documents
June 24, 2023 “For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.” (Luke 1:44) Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: On this occasion of the first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, we write to exhort the Catholic faithful and all persons of good will to reflect on our shared responsibility to protect all vulnerable human life, most especially our preborn brothers and sisters. The Dobbs decision, as we stated one year ago, represents a “giant leap forward toward the ultimate goal of protecting each and every life from the beginning of its existence.” The Supreme Court, by overturning the Roe v. Wade decision of 1973, has finally allowed South Dakota…
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PES and Propaedeutic Announcement

PES and Propaedeutic Announcement

Frontpage News, Joint Statements, Statements and Documents
June 21, 2023 Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious Dear Friends in Christ, I am pleased to announce movements within our diocese that will allow us to continue to grow in missionary discipleship and holiness. First, in 2021 God blessed us by sending members of the religious community of Pro Ecclesia Sancta (PES), whose name means “for the holiness of the Church.” With two PES priests serving in Mitchell, and PES sisters and a men’s formation house with a PES priest and PES brothers in the Sioux Falls area great things have been happening. While the PES sisters will remain in Sioux Falls, the PES leaders have discerned that the PES priest and brothers in the formation house should move to Mitchell to be closer to the PES priests and…
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The sacred call for the salvation of souls

The sacred call for the salvation of souls

Frontpage News, Homilies
God has a plan for each and every one of us. Some are called to live their lives set apart from the rest of the world through vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, religious and consecrated life. This weekend in his homily, Bishop reflected on his call to the priesthood and what a gift it is to be a priest. He also encouraged us to pray for more holy vocations, and that many may answer God's sacred call for the salvation of souls.
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God’s faithfulness is unconditional

God’s faithfulness is unconditional

Homilies
Are you trying to live your life on your terms, instead of how God is calling you to live? This weekend in his homily, Bishop reminds us how living on our terms does not bring us happiness. Rather, it brings us unrest. There is good news! God's faithfulness to us is unconditional, and he is waiting and willing to bring us back to himself and bring us ultimate happiness and fulfillment.
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God’s chosen people

God’s chosen people

Homilies
Do the feelings of fear and inadequacy keep you from sharing your faith with others? You're not alone. The apostles struggled too. This weekend in his homily, Bishop reminded us that God chose those who were least qualified to share the Gospel and worked through their inadequacies. God is calling you too, and will give you the graces you need at the moment you need them, and will help you overcome what hinders you from sharing your faith with others.
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The unique geniuses of men and women – Sunday TV Mass

The unique geniuses of men and women – Sunday TV Mass

Homilies
Even though God makes the truth available to everyone and asks us to live in it, not everyone accepts this. And in today's world, many who do live in the truth are persecuted or condemned by society. This weekend in his homily, Bishop highlights how our Blessed Mother Mary and St. Joseph faced the same struggles. Bishop also explains how Mary and Joseph overcame these obstacles to living a devout life by living out the unique geniuses of a woman and man as God created them to be so they could be complimentary in their roles in raising Jesus.
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Set Ablaze by the Holy Spirit – Sunday TV Mass

Set Ablaze by the Holy Spirit – Sunday TV Mass

Homilies
How blessed we are to be baptized into Christ. This weekend in his homily, Bishop explained how being baptized into Christ sets us ablaze and empowers us to serve our parishes, pastors and the Church. Bishop also reminds us that we have the power to pray for the sanctification of others, and share in proclaiming the good news of the Gospel to others. We are challenged to allow ourselves to be set ablaze by the Holy Spirit.
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Ambassadors of God’s mercy – Sunday TV Mass

Ambassadors of God’s mercy – Sunday TV Mass

Homilies
One of Jesus' greatest desires is to bring peace to our hearts and lives. This weekend in his homily, Bishop explained how one of the greatest ways we as Catholics are privileged to bring peace is by being attentive to the youth and vulnerable adults in our communities. We are reminded of the importance of protecting children and vulnerable adults as representatives of God.
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Official Listing April – Effective April 14

Official Listing April – Effective April 14

Officials
Officials of the Diocese of Sioux Falls - May 2023 Bishop’s Bulletin Since publication of the April Bishop’s Bulletin: Deacon Thomas Rausch, after voluntarily seeking a dispensation form the sacred duties of ordination, was returned to the lay state by decree of the Holy See’s Congregation for the Clergy. By that same decree, Thomas was released from all obligations of Holy Orders, including that of celibacy. Father Kevin Zilverberg is released from full-time service as a member of the faculty at the Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, is assigned to continue service as a part-time member of that same faculty, and is assigned as a full-time member of the faculty of the Pontifical University of Salamanca. Respectfully submitted, Thad A. Pals Chancellor View Printable Official Statement
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