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Statement of the Bishops of South Dakota Regarding recently reported remarks of the Holy Father

Statement of the Bishops of South Dakota Regarding recently reported remarks of the Holy Father

Joint Statements, Statements and Documents
Nov 03, 2020 by wpadmin
On October 21, 2020, media reported on a 20-second video clip from a Spanish-language documentary film about Pope Francis. In the film, the Holy Father was shown stating, as translated into English, “Homosexual people have a right to be part of a family. They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out or be made miserable because of it. What we have to create is a [convivencia civil]. That way they are legally covered.” Later reporting indicated this video was compiled from several separate segments in a 2019 interview the Holy Father gave to a Mexican journalist. This footage had never before been played publicly. Yesterday, we became aware of several clarifications offered at the direction of the Holy Father through his representatives…
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A Message for All Souls’ Day

A Message for All Souls’ Day

Videos
Nov 02, 2020 by wpadmin
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
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Statement Regarding the Resignation of Bishop-elect Michel Mulloy

Statement Regarding the Resignation of Bishop-elect Michel Mulloy

Statements and Documents
Sep 07, 2020 by wpadmin
The Diocese of Sioux Falls was recently notified of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor made against the Reverend Michel Mulloy, a priest who previously served in this diocese. The alleged abuse is said to have occurred in the 1980’s when Father Malloy was serving in the Diocese of Rapid City. The Diocese of Sioux Falls has no record of having received complaints or allegations regarding the conduct of Father Mulloy during his assigned ministry in the Diocese of Sioux Falls. When notifying the Diocese of the allegation, the Diocese of Rapid City confirmed that law enforcement had been contacted. Out of an abundance of caution and in fulfillment of our Sexual Misconduct Policy, the Diocese of Sioux Falls also notified lawenforcement of the allegation. Reverend Mulloy was…
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