Action Required – 2024 Diaconate Ordination
Join us for the 2024 Diaconate Ordination on Thursday, May 30th at 11am! Those to be ordained to Permanent Diaconate are: Mr. Philip Carlson, Mr. David Halter, Mr. Edward Mitzel, and Mr. Bradley Wiemann. To
Upcoming Events – Holy Hour for Vocations May 29, 2024
Please join Bishop DeGrood in a Holy Hour for Vocations on Wednesday, May 29th from 7:30-8:30pm at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. We are praying for those to be ordained deacons the following day, as well as
Resources – Vocations name submission
Recently, Bishop DeGrood sat down with Father John Short to discuss the success of asking his parishioners for names of men they thought might be called to the priesthood. See the link below for the
Parish Related – Request for Old Vocations Posters
At the Nazareth House, I am collecting old vocations posters as decorations for our TV room. We are trying to collect all the old vocation posters that we can. Currently, we are looking for the
Parish Related – 2024 Vocations Camps
As a reminder, this summer we will be offering two great vocations camps: Camp Goretti (Girls) and JPII Vocations Camp (Boys). Both of these are for individuals ages 12-16. This is a great opportunity to
Policy – Prohibition of the use of the 1952 Rituale Romanum for baptism
Congregation For Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments: Responsa ad Dubia, on certain provisions of the Apostolic Letter TRADITIONIS CUSTODES, issued “Motu Proprio” by the Supreme Pontiff FRANCIS dated 4 December 2021. Prohibition
Resources – Abortion Petition – Take off my name
Fathers and deacons: As I shared on April’s clergy zoom, there is a process by which people can remove their signature from the abortion petition if they had signed it without understanding it. Please direct
Parish Related – Parish Software Change Announcement and FAQ
See attached document. Parish Software Change.pdf Dawn Wolf | dwolf@sfcatholic.org | 605-988-3707
Upcoming Events – Summer Priest Retreat – Abbey of the Hills
The Abbey is once again hosting the annual priest retreat June 10-14, 2024. We are honored to have this yearly event at the Abbey and have attached the flyer for the event. Fr. Brian Christensen,
Upcoming Events – Thriving in Ministry: Pastor Leadership Serving Rural/Multiple Parishes
Dear Pastors, Thriving in Ministry: Pastor Leadership Serving Rural/Multiple Parishes is a meeting for pastors who have more than one parish, especially in a rural setting. The Saint Paul Seminary Institute for Ongoing Clergy Formation
Upcoming Events – Spring 2024 Seminary Visit
Men ages 16-25 interested in the priesthood can join the Vianney Visit this February 15th- 17th. Sign up before February 8th. See attachment. Seminary Visist 2024.pdf Emma Murtha | emurtha@sfcatholic.org | 605-988-3772