Events

Chancery offices closed in observance of President’s Day

For young men ages 16 and older. Contact Office of Vocations Vocations at 605-716-5214 ext. 233, or moszwaldowska@diorc.org for more information. 

Mass at 11:15 a.m. Talk by Bishop Robert Gruss. Everyone welcome.

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

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.

Young men ages 16-25 are invited to travel with the Office of Vocations to Winona, MN to visit the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary.  This is an opportunity to experience seminary life and explore the possibility that God might be calling you to discern priesthood at the seminary. For more information or to register, please visit:  www.gods-call.org/events  or call the Office of Vocations at: 605-716-5214.

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

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

Mass at 11:15 a.m. Talk by Bishop Robert Gruss. Everyone welcome.

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Bishop Robert Gruss, joined by the priests of the diocese, will celebrate the annual Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help — 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.

Chancery offices closed in observance of Good Friday

Mass at 11:15 a.m. Talk by Bishop Robert Gruss. Everyone welcome.

Chancery offices closed in observance of Memorial Day