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:
- To keep the people of western South Dakota in touch with their bishop.
- To build a sense of community and solidarity among the Catholics living in the geographically large area that comprises the Diocese of Rapid City.
- To bring news of events and programs, which will instruct, inspire and inform the faithful.
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January 20, 2021/by Laurie HallstromProfessional training offered to heal abortion trauma
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Deacon Walt Wilson’s one-of-a-kind hands on ministry
Judy and Deacon Walt Wilson from Our Lady of the Black Hills…
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‘St. Joseph keeps showing up in my life’
Last summer during a trip to Minnesota, Fr. Mark McCormick stopped…
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June 18, 2020/by Laurie HallstromWhat’s your pandemic story?
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Stewardship: The theology of weeds
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Pope Francis names Fr. Peter Muhich as Bishop of Rapid City
WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has named Father Peter…

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Difference between an Archive and a museum: The Heritage Center
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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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Is our diocesan community willing to invest in the hearts of young people?
In 2016, Bishop Robert D. Gruss, wrote Through Him, With Him,…
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During Lent feel free to feed your mind and spirit
By Laurie Hallstrom
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Chancery employees examine hospitality at new pastoral center
As the remodeling of the new pastoral center continues, the…
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Our amen should lift the rafters
(This is the fourth in a series of columns on the Eucharistic…
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Building a lively culture of vocations in families
One of my desires for this new year is to work more closely…
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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!
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