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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

Priest Assignment Changes The Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood has decreed the following priest assignment changes effective March 22, 2023: Barry Reuwsaat, after voluntarily seeking a dispensation from the sacred duties of ordination, was returned to the lay state by decree of the Holy See’s Congregation for Clergy. By that same decree, Barry was released from all obligations of Holy Orders, including that of celibacy. Joseph Scholten, after voluntarily seeking a dispensation from the sacred duties of ordination, was returned to the lay state by decree of the Holy See’s Congregation for Clergy. By that same decree, Joseph was released from all obligations of Holy Orders, including that of celibacy. The Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood has decreed the following appointments effective July 5, 2023: Reverend Albert Cizewski, from his…

Since the most recent publication of The Bishop’s Bulletin: Robert Wullweber, after voluntarily seeking a dispensation from the sacred duties of ordination, was returned to the lay state by decree of the Holy See’s Congregation for Clergy.  By that same decree, Robert was released from all obligations of Holy Orders, including that of celibacy.   Respectfully Submitted, Mr. Matthew K. Althoff Chancellor View Printable Official Statement

The Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood has decreed the following assignment to become effective on September 6, 2022: Deacon Patrick Derrington, from parish deacon at Holy Spirit Parish, Sioux Falls, to parish deacon, St. Nicholas Parish, Tea, and St. Christina Parish, Parker. Respectfully submitted, Matthew K. Althoff Chancellor  

  In recent months, the Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood, Bishop of Sioux Falls decreed policies governing the Incardination of Priests and conformance with Church Teaching on Human Sexuality in Educational Settings into effect; and based on the testimony of his good standing of his bishop, granted faculties for public ministry to Deacon Mark Harriman, a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Richmond (VA), and with the consent of his bishop assigned him to OLG Parish, SF; as well as based on the testimony of his good standing of his bishop, granted faculties for public ministry to Deacon Peter Cote, a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Fall River (MA), ), and with the consent of his bishop assigned him to CTK Parish, SF. Respectfully Submitted, Mr. Matthew K. Althoff…

  Since publication of the Priest assignment changes in the June 2022 Bishop’s Bulletin, the Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood decreed the following revision to a previous appointment given to a new ordinand and instead made the following assignment effective on July 1, 2022:   Reverend Nicholas Haiar to Parochial Vicar, Sacred Heart and St Benedict Parishes, Yankton.  Thank you for holding each of these priests and deacons in prayer as they undergo these transitions in their ministry.   [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Printable Official Statement

  The Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood has decreed the following appointments effective July 1, 2022: Those who will be continuing ministry as Senior Priests: Reverend Charles L. Cimpl, granted his request to retire from his assignment as Pastor, Holy Spirit, Sioux Falls. Reverend Cathal Gallagher, granted his request to retire from his assignment as Pastor, St. Paul, Marty, St. Mark, Lake Andes, and St. Paul, Armour. Reverend David Krogman, granted his request to retire from his assignment as Chaplain, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Medical Center. Those who will be serving in new pastoral and specialized/chaplaincy ministry assignments: Reverend Timothy Cone from Parochial Vicar of St. Mary and Sacred Heart Parishes and St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, Aberdeen to Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Leola,…

The Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood has decreed that Reverend Robert Wullweber has been granted personal leave from assigned ministry, effective May 7, 2021.

Effective July 1, 2021, the Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood has decreed the following appointments which relieve the following priests from assigned ministry and thus permit them to retire: Reverend Jerome Kopel, from Pastor of Sacred Heart, Gettysburg and St. Pius X, Onida, to Senior Priest. Reverend Kenneth Koster, from Pastor of Holy Rosary, Kranzburg, and St John, Castlewood, to Senior Priest. Reverend Michael Schneider, from Pastor of Holy Trinity, Huron, to Retirement. Reverend Andrew Swietochowski, from Pastor of St. James, Chamberlain, and St. Margaret, Kimball, to Senior Priest. Reverend James Zimmer, from Chaplain Sanford Hospital and Health System to Senior Priest. Effective July 1, 2021, at the recommendation of the Pro Ecclesia Sancta community and the endorsement of their religious superior, the Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood has decreed…

Effective May 1, 2020, the Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood has decreed the following priest assignment change: Reverend Brian J. Eckrich, from Parochial Vicar of Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Mary Parish, Dell Rapids, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Garretson, and Saint Joseph the Workman Parish, Huntimer. Reverend Jeffrey T. Norfolk, while remaining Chaplain to the South Dakota State Penitentiary, from Pastor, Risen Savior Parish, Brandon to Parochial Vicar, Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish. Reverend Shane D. Stevens, to be relieved as the Temporary Administrator, and appointed as the Pastor, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Garretson and Saint Joseph the Workman Parish, Huntimer while remaining Pastor at Saint Mary Parish, Dell Rapids. Reverend Andrew W. Young, after completing his service to the United States Air Force,…