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Precautions in the Midst of Influenza Infections [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Recent reporting on the spread of the COVID-19 “Coronavirus” gives all of us pause and reason to be concerned about our own health and the health of those around us who are most vulnerable to contracting disease. Still recovering from a different strain of influenza, I know first-hand just how much we become impacted by viral infection. Therefore, it’s natural that many parishes and pastors have been approached with concerns about what precautions can and should be implemented,  especially now that there are confirmed cases here in South Dakota. The coronavirus has already directly impacted one of our Catholic schools and parishes and is likely to affect others in the near future. [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Button_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Bishop…

Please contact your local parish for Mass Times this Ash Wednesday.

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] God's Sacrificial Love The theme of the sacrificial love of Christ on the cross runs through Bishop DeGrood's pectoral cross, crozier, ring, and coat of arms. It reminds him of God's sacrificial love and his call to live sacrificially as a bishop for the people he will serve. [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Button_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Watch to Bishop emeritus Paul J. Swain's message for this years Catholic Family Sharing Appeal. This year we focus on Discipleship and Evangelization, and how those ministries effect so many people throughout the diocese. [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Video_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]

Bishop-elect Donald E. DeGrood's Coat of Arms We are one week away from Bishop-elect DeGrood's ordination and installation. The image shows Bishop DeGrood's Coat of Arms. Click on the link below to read the full description and meaning for each of the carefully selected elements within his Coat of Arms. [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Button_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood was appointed the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Until now Bishop-elect DeGrood has been a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, most recently serving as pastor of St. John the Baptist, Savage, MN. Bishop-elect DeGrood will be ordained a bishop and installed on February 13, 2020. Click here for more information about Bishop-elect DeGrood Click here for more information on the upcoming Ordination/Installation View the Press Conference and Introduction of Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood on December 12, 2019

Introduction of Bishop-elect DeGrood and Press Conference [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Video_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Bishop-elect Donald Edward DeGrood Today Pope Francis appointed Rev. Donald DeGrood as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls.  Until now Bishop-elect DeGrood has been a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, most recently serving as pastor of St. John the Baptist, Savage, MN. He will succeed Bishop Paul Swain, whose resignation the Holy Father accepted today with the appointment of a new bishop.  Bishop Swain had submitted his resignation, per canon law, upon reaching the age of 75 in September of 2018.  He will be the apostolic administrator of the diocese until Bishop-elect DeGrood is ordained and installed. Bishop-elect DeGrood will be ordained a bishop and installed on February 13. Bishop-elect Fr. DeGrood was…

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Christmas at the Cathedral December 19-22, 2019 Christmas at the Cathedral, the nationally acclaimed Christmas celebration, will be performed six times Thursday through Sunday, December 19-22, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls. There is no better tradition within our community and no better way to prepare for the Christmas season than attending Christmas at the Cathedral. [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Button_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]