West River Catholic March 2020
Enjoy the March 2020 edition of the West River Catholic
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Entries by Laurie Hallstrom
Generations have risen to call his name Blessed — The Fruits of Fr. Columban
Fr. Columban Bregenzer, OSB Preserving a Catholic Community By Kathy Cordes, Diocesan Archivist Interview with the Very Reverend Fr. Columban Bregenzer, OSB, VG, on August 12, 1941, titled Easter Sick Call. Some license was taken to correct grammar, terminology and it includes two interviews. In his own words, “the following story illustrates the difficulties under […]
Is our diocesan community willing to invest in the hearts of young people?
In 2016, Bishop Robert D. Gruss, wrote Through Him, With Him, and In Him: A Spiritual Guide to the Diocesan Priority Plan. Our sacred mission — why we exist as a diocese — is expressed very powerfully in our priority plan: “We, the Diocese of Rapid City, through the power of the Holy Spirit, are […]
‘We are receiving the whole Christ, body, blood, soul and divinity’
By Fr. Michel Mulloy (This month the following column addresses the temporary changes made to the celebration of the Mass in the Diocese of Rapid City because of the concerns raised by the viral flu. These changes do not affect the celebration of the Mass in the Extraordinary Rite. Those who attend the Latin Mass […]
Independent firm to oversee allegations against bishops
In the years since 2002 when the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People was implemented in our diocese and throughout the United States, we have made progress in our efforts to respond to the victims of abuse. There is more that can be done, and we know that we need to stay […]
West River Catholic February 2020
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Exciting tidbits from the diocesan archives …
This 99 year old monstrance from St. Katherine Drexel was used at the Office of Faith Formation’s Refuel Conference, Jan. 17-18. It is carried by Fr. Brian Christensen assisted by Deacon Jim Scherr. The monstrance was donated to St. Francis Mission on the Rosebud Reservation by St. Katherine in 1921 when the church was rebuilt […]
During Lent feel free to feed your mind and spirit
By Laurie Hallstrom The guidelines for Lent are printed on the next page. Just in case anyone would like a few ideas, or a nudge, here is a peek at what a few Catholics do for Lent. Mary Ann Koenig is a member of St. Anthony Church, Fairfax. “Now that we are empty nesters I’m […]
Chancery employees examine hospitality at new pastoral center
As the remodeling of the new pastoral center continues, the staff who will soon occupy the building are also preparing. Within the Chancery, there has been a working relocation committee for many months who are tackling everything from copier, IT and phone needs, to future signage, furniture needs and office assignments. Beyond these practical tasks […]
Our amen should lift the rafters
(This is the fourth in a series of columns on the Eucharistic Prayer. To understand fully this text, refer to the November and December issues of the WRC.) In this series we have reflected on the Eucharistic Prayer. We have walked through the various aspects of the Eucharistic Prayer including the opening dialogue, the preface, […]