Statements and Documents
Bishop Paul Swain’s Statements and Documents
Bishop Paul J. Swain celebrated an All Schools Mass on Friday, January 31, 2014 in Sioux Falls fo r all the Sioux Falls Catholic Schools, and delivered this homily. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
It is expected that the South Dakota Legislature will consider legislation during the 2014 legislative session to repeal the death penalty. In 2012 we, the Roman Catholic Bishops of the Dioceses of Rapid City and Sioux Falls issued a statement on the Death Penalty. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
This column is being written during the season of Advent when we wait in joyful expectation for the coming of the Lord. It will be published during the season of Christmas when we joyfully celebrate his coming as man, born in Bethlehem for a purpose accomplished on Calvary. Ours is a faith that has the person of Jesus Christ, God and man, at its center. This is important to recall as we face the missionary challenges of our day including threats to religious freedom, efforts to redefine family and marriage, violence and addiction, along with economic and technological change. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
Bishop Swain presided at a Red Mass which was held to honor and pray for those who serve in legal professions. The Mass was prayed at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph on November 8, 2013 with individuals representing many different disciplines of the law present. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
Bishop Paul J. Swain delivered this homily at the White Mass honoring all Health Care professionals, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph on October 18, 2013 [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaknLJR4npQ
On October 5, 2013, Bishop Swain celebrated a Mass during the Diocesan Marian Conference at the Cathedral of St. Joseph and delivered this homily. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
The Blue Mass, celebrated by Bishop Paul Swain on September 27, 2013 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, paying respect to all law enforcement, firefighters, and other public safety personnel. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
Bishop Swain's statement on the appointment of Bishop Donald Kettler as Bishop of St. Cloud. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement
Bishop Paul J. Swain delivered this homily at the Cathedral of St. Joseph on Monday July 1, 2013 to a crowd of hundreds supporting the Fortnight for Freedom initiative. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecPbdph_MSE
In Recognition of the Inauguration of Pope Francis, the Most Reverend Paul J. Swain celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving on Tuesday, March 19 at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph. [icon name="file-pdf-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""]View Statement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hzyClNYDyg
