Events

Candidates for Diaconate Formation will be installed as Acolytes.

Today we pray for those consecrated to God by the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience that they may seek to live their baptismal promises more intensely and have the grace to persevere in their commitment to the Lord and serve with open hearts and willing spirits.

In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life.  This day is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2.  It will be celebrated in parishes the weekend of Feb 2-3, 2019. This feast is also known as Candelmas Day, the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the light of the world.  So too, those in consecrated life are called to reflect the light of Jesus Christ to all peoples. 

“… but you have kept the good wine until none” (Jn 2:10b)

• 4 p.m. Holy Hour
• 5:30 p.m. Mass
• 6:30 p.m. Dinner
• 7:30 p.m. Dance

Registration Tickets $65 per couple.

Weekend for married couples to rediscover the Lord in marriage. Topics include: Love Languages; Emotional Needs Questionnaire; Christian Marriage; Practical Solutions, Communication, Conflict; Trust, Fidelity, Forgiveness; and Renewal, Balance, Freedom.  $228 cost includes all sessions, materials, meals, snacks, and lodging from breakfast Saturday through Sunday lunch. Optional Friday night checkin includes adoration, a social, and lodging. Scholarships available.

Natural Family Planning: Seminar for engaged couples or anyone wanting to learn more about natural family planning. Preregistration required. Call Family Life Ministries 605-716-5214 x236 or email ajulian@diorc.org.

Chancery offices closed in observance of President’s Day.

A Weekend Retreat for the Engaged: A weekend getaway for engaged couples to deepen their relationship with each other and with God by exploring the Catholic Church’s vision of marriage. Call Amy at Family Life Ministries 605-716-5214 x236, ajulian@diorc.org. Register online at www.terrasancta.org

First day of Lent. Check with your parish for Mass times.

“Mental Wellness — What Does it mean and How Can I Help?”

I know she’s hurting, but I feel so helpless … Sound familiar? Join the social justice commission for a day of questions answers. By the end of this session, participants will start to build confidence and comfort in having conversations around mental health concerns, and in seeking help for themselves and others. Also, get to know the resources we have right here in western South Dakota — Catholic Social Services.

Cost is $15, students $10.

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For more information, please contact Amy at Family Life Ministries, 605-716-5214 x 236 or ajulian@diorc.org.

Candidates from across the diocese seeking confirmation and catechumens seek all three sacraments of imitation (baptism, first communion and confirmation). After the candidates have completed their formation in the Catholic faith, the Rite of Election is celebrated by Bishop Robert Gruss who chooses them and elects them in the name of the Lord and of the local church to which they belong.

Election in our contemporary culture often signifies a contest or our choosing something or somebody. The Rite of Election is not about the candidates choosing the Sacraments of Initiation, rather, as in the great scriptural tradition of election, it is about God’s choice of the person. For Christians this is the call to embrace the mission of Jesus, the mission of God’s Kingdom.

Natural Family Planning: Seminar for engaged couples or anyone wanting to learn more about natural family planning. Seminar will be open for distance learning opportunity for out-of-town couples. Preregistration required. Call Family Life Ministries 605-716-5214 x236 or email ajulian@diorc.org.

A Weekend Retreat for the Engaged: A weekend getaway for engaged couples to deepen their relationship with each other and with God by exploring the Catholic Church’s vision of marriage. Call Amy at Family Life Ministries 605-716-5214 x236, ajulian@diorc.org. Register online at www.terrasancta.org

In this Year of the Eucharist, we are excited for this great opportunity to grow in our understanding and love for the Eucharist.  Our keynote speaker, Deacon James Keating, is the Director of Theological Formation at the Institute for Priestly Formation in Omaha, Nebraska.  Dcn. Keating has delivered over 700 workshops and lectures internationally, authored over 100 essays and 12 books, including co-authoring “The Way of Mystery: Eucharist and Moral Living.”

The conference officially begins on Monday morning, March 30, and ends the afternoon of the 31, but we’ll have a Holy Hour and hospitality on Sunday evening, March 29, for anyone who can join us, along with an opportunity for early check-in.

We encourage everyone to register online, if possible, for purposes of accuracy of information, but if you are unable, you can also register by calling the Terra Sancta Retreat Center at 605-716-0925, and they can register you over the phone.

If you have questions, or would like more information, feel free to contact Dionne Eastmo (deastmo@diorc.org) or myself (ssafford@diorc.org) at 605-716-5214.  We look forward to seeing you there!

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Chancery offices closed so that staff may attend Pastoral Ministry Days.

Bishop Robert Gruss, joined by the priests of the diocese, will celebrate the annual Mass — a celebration that includes the blessing of oils and the renewing of priestly promises. A reception, sponsored by the Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation, will follow Mass. Everyone in the dioceses is invited to attend.

Click here to learn more about the Chrism Mass

We invite all to join us in the Mass to pray to our Lord to shower his endless love and compassion on all victims/survivors of abuse and others who have felt the wounds. We pray to the Lord touch the hearts of the offenders so they repent and ask for forgiveness and mercy.

Chancery offices closed in observance of Good Friday.

A Weekend Retreat for the Engaged: A weekend getaway for engaged couples to deepen their relationship with each other and with God by exploring the Catholic Church’s vision of marriage. Call Amy at Family Life Ministries 605-716-5214 x236, ajulian@diorc.org. Register online at www.terrasancta.org