Statements and Documents
Bishop Paul Swain’s Statements and Documents
Bishop Swain celebrated the Chrism Mass on March 13, 2013 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1EkHzs65IA
Most Reverend Paul J. Swain's statement on the election of Pope Francis I. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SzRO6pvtgY
Bishop Paul J. Swain celebrated Mass on Monday March 11th in preparation of the Cardinals entering conclave. This this homily he delivered. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
Local media have printed a story about a correspondence Bishop Swain authored to the priests and deacons of the diocese. A copy of the letter has been posted here so that the full context provided in the letter might be made known. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
Bishop Paul Swain delivered this homily during a special Mass held on February 28, 2013 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, commemorating he renunciation of office by His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
Bishop Paul Swain delivered this homily while celebrating Mass on Ash Wednesday at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
It is with sadness yet with gratitude that I acknowledge the decision by His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, to resign from office. The Holy Spirit, who guided his election in 2005, surely has guided his decision now, and will guide the election of his successor. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
Bishop delivered this Homily at the Roe v. Wade Anniversary Mass for Life, January 22, 2013 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
Bishop Paul J. Swain delivered this homily at the Mass of Thanksgiving for the Canonization of Saint Kateri Tekawitha at the Cathedral of St. Joseph on November 18, 2012. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
Joint Statement from Bishop Paul J. Swain and Bishop Robert D. Gruss In the coming weeks the State of South Dakota will likely execute three persons. Several others are awaiting execution. It is a time for us to prayerfully reflect on the role of the state as an agent of death. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
