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The month of May is filled with Ordination events. May 15, 2021 we will ordain 5 men to the Permanent Diaconate. Jonathan Scott Eckrich, Bradley Elvin Palmer, Peter Jude Sexton, Daniel Guy Sherban & Jeffrey Paul Swank. May 27, 2021 is our Transitional Diaconate Ordination for Nicholas Allen Haiar, Mitchell James McLaughlin & Zachary Keith Schaefbauer. May 28, 2021, Deacon Jacob Doty, Deacon Scott Miller & Deacon Jeffrey Schulte will be ordained as priests for the diocese. All ordinations will be held at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Sioux Falls and are set to begin at 11:00 am. All ordinations are open to the public. If you are not comfortable around large crowds yet, we are also livestreaming these ordinations and will be available to watch live and afterwards…

Rosary for Healing from Abuse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhn-a9Y7dhE Prayed Live at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph at 10:00am April 13, 2021. Together, we can ensure that all are safe from secual abuse and provide assistance and support to survivors who are on the path to healing. You can help in these efforts by offering your prayers for healing and protection. This rosary will help you to life up their needs in prayer, offering them to God through Mary who offers her loving protection to all her children.

Message to the Catholic Faithful Explaining the Rationale of New Priest Assignments: Intentional support of priestly life and ministry to foster healthy, happy and holy priesthood and ministry There is a great saying “As the shepherd goes so too the parishioners.” It has been on my heart and in my prayer to find ways to help our clergy be as healthy, happy and holy as possible so they can help each of you be healthy, happy and holy. After listening to insights from clergy, laity and members of the Clergy Personnel Committee, as well as discerning the gifts of priests and insights in prayer, I am changing our approach to priestly assignments for a variety of reasons. Read Priest Changes and Bishop's Statement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiBHhU9lVQ4 Please join us for our upcoming Gift of Hope fundraising event, benefitting Catholic Family Services, on Saturday April 10th on Duluth Avenue in front of the Cathedral of St. Joseph.  This will be an outdoor candlelight vigil, “Lighting the Path to Hope and Healing”, bringing people together to hear inspirational messages from Bishop Donald DeGrood and CFS Exec Director Emily Leedom, along with beautiful praise and worship music from Jon Konz. A moment of remembrance will take place to honor long-time CFS Director, Dr Marcie Moran, who passed away January 21st. Gift of Hope Information

Effective May 1, 2021, 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,…

  It's not just for college students this year! FOCUS is partnering with the Diocese of Sioux Falls to offer a local in-person experience of the annual SEEK Conference.  Enter a space alongside others who are seeking a new encounter with the Lord, a new chance to pursue holiness, a new moment for our Church. Come away knowing Jesus Christ and have the confidence and tools to share and live the Gospel in your day-to-day life. There will be Mass and Adoration, livestreamed keynotes from world renowned Catholic speakers, and a closing keynote from our very own Bishop Donald DeGrood. February 5-7, 2021 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Sioux Falls. Find all the details here.