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Priest Assignment Changes

Priest Assignment Changes

Officials
Apr 14, 2020 by wpadmin
Effective April 14, 2020 The Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood has decreed the following priest assignment changes to become effective on May 1, 2020: Reverend Dana CHRISTENSEN, from Pastor, St. Mary of Mercy, Alexandria, St. Stephen, Bridgewater, and St. Martin, Emery and Chaplain to Mary of Mercy and St. Joseph Monastery to Parochial Vicar, St. Mary of Mercy Parish in Alexandria. Reverend Kenneth LULF, in addition to his current assignment as Pastor, Holy Family Parish, Mitchell, to Pastor of St. Mary of Mercy, Alexandria, St. Stephen, Bridgewater, and St. Martin, Emery. Monsignor Charles MANGAN, from Director of the Marian Apostolate to Parochial Vicar, St. Mary of Mercy, Alexandria, St. Stephen, Bridgewater, and St. Martin, Emery and Chaplain to Mary of Mercy and St. Joseph Monastery. Reverend Robert WULLWEBER, from leave…
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Palm Sunday and Triduum Liturgies

Palm Sunday and Triduum Liturgies

Statements and Documents
Apr 02, 2020 by wpadmin
  Dear Friends in Christ, Earlier this week, I informed the clergy of my decision to continue the suspension of public Masses, including through the upcoming Holy Week.  The suspension will remain in effect until further notice.  This decision was based upon recent clarifications regarding social distancing practices that have been provided from our elected officials and those competent in public health that contributed to their development.  For your reference, an outline of the directives and clarifications regarding liturgies to be celebrated during Holy Week which I provided clergy has been posted on the Diocesan website and can be accessed here. Even though this decision is intended to protect each of you, most especially the most vulnerable among us, it is nonetheless a very heavy decision.  As Catholics, our spiritual…
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Bishop DeGrood Message to those more seasoned in life

Bishop DeGrood Message to those more seasoned in life

Videos
Mar 31, 2020 by wpadmin
Dear Friends in Christ, I'm sharing this message with all of you, even though it is primarily intended for those in the senior category. My hope is that you will share it with senior friends and family who may otherwise not have access to it. I want you all to know that you are in my thoughts and I am praying for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3jzPkD85j4
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Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Message

Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Message

Statements and Documents
Mar 28, 2020 by wpadmin
My Dear faithful, consecrated men and women, clergy and seminarians, In my heart today I have been holding you in prayer. The fondness in my heart that the Lord has given me is the deep longing of grace and blessing for each of you especially in these trying times. After reading, reflecting and praying on the thought provoking message of Pope Francis (Read Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi Message) I sensed in my heart that I should send it to all of you hoping it will be a source of good prayer and reflections upon his encouraging words of faith and trust but also challenging words to help us pray into those areas of our lives where we are not yet filled with the Lord in our love for Him and others rather…
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Suspension of all public Masses due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic

Suspension of all public Masses due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic

Joint Statements, Statements and Documents
Mar 17, 2020 by wpadmin
JOINT STATEMENT: THE SPIRITUAL LEADERS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESES OF SIOUX FALLS AND RAPID CITY [caption id="attachment_48" align="alignleft" width="400"] Very Reverend Michel Mulloy & Bishop Donald E. DeGrood[/caption] Suspension of all public Masses due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic March 17, 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Our national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, relying on data that shows the real progression of the COVID-19 virus, has now updated its recommendation to limit gatherings to ten people.  The recommendation limits the potential for transmission of the virus.  Ultimately, the recommendation is rooted in serving the common good, including those most vulnerable to the virus and its devastating effects on the body. Mindful of our own call as Catholics to seek the common good, we have directed that all…
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