Events

Celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a rosary and music. Roasrio bilingual  music de alabama a las 7:45 a.m.

The Hispanic community will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. All are invited. Bishop Robert Gruss will be the principal celebrant and priests of the diocese have been invited concelebrate. The bilingual Spanish/English Mass will be followed by a reception. Desserts welcome.

A Filipino Advent Celebration. Celebrant Father Jason Marco, Saratoga, WY. Potluck dinner and Christmas caroling to follow. Call 605-430-7392 for details.

Chancery offices closed in observance of Christmas

Chancery offices closed in observance of the Solemnity of Mary

Chancery offices closed in observance of the Solemnity of Mary

If you or someone you know are Catholic and have been away from the Church for awhile, this invitation is for you. Our faith community misses you and is incomplete with you. No matter how long you have been away, and for whatever reason, we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church. Please join us for informal listening sessions and an update of the Catholic faith facilitated by former non-practicing Catholics. The sessions are conducted in a support-group format. Group meets every Tuesday until May 8. Everyone is welcome. Email Deacon Greg Sass, gsass@diorc.org or visit http://ReturningCatholics.net.

Join youth and young adults from all around the diocese for a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. to participate in the March for Life January 19. Open to all high school and college age students. $490 includes bus, hotel, some meals, snacks, hoodie, and youth rallies. Registration deadline December 12. www.rapidcitydiocese.org/yya

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

Chancery offices closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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

This year’s speaker is Father Scott Traynor. He will speak on “Source and Summit: Finding Jesus in the Eucharist.” For all religious educators, youth ministers, and anyone involved in evangelizing and catechesis. Early registration (before January 1) is $55; after $70. Registration feel includes Friday night dinner and Saturday lunch. Lodging options and registration available at: http://terrasancta.org/Refuel-2018

The evening begins with dinner followed by basketball games featuring students vs faculty and high school boys vs. the priests of the diocese. Priests will be available to sign basketball cards from 6-6:30pm Two icons by Sister Mary Katherine will also be auctioned off.

Eight-week, non-demnomational support group for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Call Janece Reiman 605-343-5547 or Amy at Family Life Ministries, 605-716-5214 x236

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

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.  Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day.

Includes time for adoration, confession, rosary, Mass, and silence. Costs based on your preference for lodging range from $220 to $330. Meals, lodging,  and spiritual direction are included in your costs. Scholarships available. Find out more and register on-line at http://terrasancta.org/silentretreats/ or call 605-716-0925.

Open to any married couple who desires a richer, fuller life together. A marriage can never be too good. Worldwide Marriage Encounter is designed to deepen and enrich the joys a couple share together, whether they have been married for only a short time, or for many years. Priests and other religious are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Weekend topics include: exploring personality styles, communicating our feelings, dealing with the busy world around us, learning how to improve our listening skills, understanding God’s plan for our marriage, and keeping our relationship a priority. Call John and Dawn 605-359-1533 for more information of visit http://sdwwme.org/

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. 

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.

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.

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

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