Bishop Swain served as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls from Oct. 26, 2006, to Feb. 13, 2020, when he was succeeded by current Bishop Donald DeGrood. During his time in the diocese, Bishop Swain oversaw the restoration of the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, the creation of the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, the building of the permanent home for the Adoration Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, and the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the diocese, among many other accomplishments.

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