West River Catholic

The West River Catholic is the official newspaper for the Diocese of Rapid City. Based on parish registrations, it is sent free to all Catholic households. Since May 1973 it has had a threefold mission:

  1. To keep the people of western South Dakota in touch with their bishop.
  2. To build a sense of community and solidarity among the Catholics living in the geographically large area that comprises the Diocese of Rapid City.
  3. To bring news of events and programs, which will instruct, inspire and inform the faithful.

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Rachel’s Vineyard Team lead in BH Pregnancy Center fundraiser

Carol Kling and Susan Gunn, walking around Shadehill in Lemmon.…
May 20, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

Jesus is still hearing our prayers

Last fall, I would often find on the GroupMe App for the Newman…
May 20, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

‘We all get stuck in our pride’

By Fr. Michel Mulloy

I shudder when I think of some of the…
May 20, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

Seeking what is best for our brothers and sisters in Christ

Limited public Masses are starting in our diocese. I have taken…
May 20, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

Pope Francis names Fr. Peter Muhich as Bishop of Rapid City

 

WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has named Father Peter…
May 20, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

Difference between an Archive and a museum: The Heritage Center

Red Cloud Indian School students engage in object based learning…
April 21, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

We are blessed by the resurrection

By Fr. Michel Mulloy



I think a little rejoicing is in…
April 21, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

Without struggle, joy would be meaningless

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Two days ago,…
April 21, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

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Generations have risen to call his name Blessed — The Fruits of Fr. Columban

Fr. Columban Bregenzer, OSB
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March 19, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

Is our diocesan community willing to invest in the hearts of young people?

In 2016, Bishop Robert D. Gruss, wrote Through Him, With Him,…
March 19, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

‘We are receiving the whole Christ, body, blood, soul and divinity’

By Fr. Michel Mulloy



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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…
February 20, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

During Lent feel free to feed your mind and spirit

By Laurie Hallstrom



The guidelines for Lent are printed…
February 20, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

Chancery employees examine hospitality at new pastoral center

As the remodeling of the new pastoral center continues, the…
February 20, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

Our amen should lift the rafters

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February 20, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

A new appreciation for the work Vatican offices do for the universal church

After a Mass to kick off National Catholic Schools Week at…
February 20, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

The Eucharistic Prayer is prayed to God the Father

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Eucharistic…
January 22, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

‘Bless you in your 2020 yellow-brick-road journey’

My first conscious awareness of 2020 was the song, “We’re…
January 22, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

Building a lively culture of vocations in families

One of my desires for this new year is to work more closely…
January 22, 2020/by Laurie Hallstrom

Clear vision for the diocesan archives

 



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Who’s minding the store? What’s next?

By Fr. Michel Mulloy There are two questions I get asked a…
August 21, 2019/by Laurie Hallstrom

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West River Catholic November 2019

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‘Departure brings about a big hole in my heart’

Please continue to pray for me as I will for you. May the Lord send you a new bishop worthy of your love! God bless you all!
July 17, 2019/by Laurie Hallstrom

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