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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The Eucharistic Prayer is prayed to God the Father

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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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Father Hofer to serve as Chaplain to the South Dakota National Guard

Warrant Officer Lonny Hofer, retired National Guard, swears…
December 19, 2019/by Laurie Hallstrom

A sneak peek at the new diocesan archives

Those who have toured the basement love that I have put my…
December 19, 2019/by Laurie Hallstrom

‘Do we really believe in God’s ability and desire to transform our lives?’

“A branch shall sprout from the root of Jesse, and the glory…
December 19, 2019/by Laurie Hallstrom

Highpoint of Mass is Eucharistic Prayer

The Eucharistic Prayer is “the center and summit of the entire…
December 19, 2019/by Laurie Hallstrom

It’s important our bishops connect to the greater Catholic Church

In mid-November I represented the Diocese of Rapid City at…
December 19, 2019/by Laurie Hallstrom

Curia Corner — Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk, Pray for Us

A look inside the shrine to Nicholas Black Elk that Red Cloud…
November 20, 2019/by Laurie Hallstrom

Sacred Heart, White River, celebrates 100 years of history

Masses in White River began as  early as 1885 and were…
November 20, 2019/by Laurie Hallstrom

Diocesan Youth Rally — You were put on earth so people can know God through you

By Becky Berreth



“You can have everything you ever…
November 20, 2019/by Laurie Hallstrom

Msgr. O’Connell: ‘Strike while the spirit is hot”

This past summer, I had a number of grace-filled moments in…
November 20, 2019/by Laurie Hallstrom

Entering silence we open ourselves to the presence of the Lord

“Quiet, please! Can we have a moment to pause and reflect?”…
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Liturgy of the Word requires whole-hearted attention

By Fr. Michel Mulloy, Director of Liturgy



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October 16, 2019/by Laurie Hallstrom

Gathering Rite ritual draws faithful together

By Fr. Michel Mulloy



The various ritual actions of the…
September 18, 2019/by Laurie Hallstrom

Let ‘Sede Vacante’ be a cry for a new bishop

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West River Catholic August 2019

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August 21, 2019/by Laurie Hallstrom

Speak up and sing out — believe in what you are doing

By Fr. Michel Mulloy



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Who’s minding the store? What’s next?

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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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