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Upcoming Events
march 2023
fri24mar(mar 24)5:00 pmsun26(mar 26)2:00 pmLenten Retreat with Servants of the Pierced Hearts
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March 24-26, 2023 Terra Sancta Retreat Center We invite you to join us for a weekend retreat dedicated to the theme of: “Spiritual Battle and Discernment of Spirits.” This is a
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March 24-26, 2023
Terra Sancta Retreat Center
We invite you to join us for a weekend retreat dedicated to the theme of: “Spiritual Battle and Discernment of Spirits.” This is a relevant theme, not only for Lent, but for our own growth in our spiritual life, as we learn how to discern God’s voice among the many other competing “voices” that can tend to confuse and distract us.
This promises to be an incredible opportunity for prayer, silence, formation, and reflection. It will be a weekend of encountering Christ and the many graces He desires to give.
The retreat will be directed by the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary and members of the Pastoral Ministry Team; the chaplain will be Fr. Mark McCormick.
The retreat will begin at 5:30pm on Friday, March 24. The retreat will conclude after lunch on Sunday, March 26.
Retreat Details:
– Please bring with you a Bible, journal, and Rosary
– Holy Mass will be celebrated daily, and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available.
– We invite you to consider bringing a snack to share!
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Time
24 (Friday) 5:00 pm - 26 (Sunday) 2:00 pm
april 2023
sat01apr8:00 amsat5:00 pmVeritatis Splendor Institute - April
Event Details
VSI is a multi-year Catechist Certification Program for all who are interested in sharing in the mission of the Church: DREs, youth ministers, catechists, core team members, Catholic school teachers,
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VSI is a multi-year Catechist Certification Program for all who are interested in sharing in the mission of the Church: DREs, youth ministers, catechists, core team members, Catholic school teachers, volunteers, liturgists, musicians, and any pastoral ministers and others who want to grow as evangelists and teachers of the Faith!
Learn more at: https://www.rapidcitydiocese.org/faith-formation/veritatis-splendor-institute/
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Terra Sancta Retreat Center
2101 City Springs Rd, Rapid City , SD 57702
sun02apr12:00 pmsun2:00 pmCSS Palm Sunday Brunch 2023

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Catholic Social Services (CSS) invites you to join us as keynote speaker Senator Mike Rounds reflects on Faith, Family and Leadership. Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 12:00pm – 2:00pm (doors open
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Catholic Social Services (CSS) invites you to join us as keynote speaker Senator Mike Rounds reflects on Faith, Family and Leadership.
Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 12:00pm – 2:00pm (doors open at 11:30am)
Ramkota Ballroom – Best Western Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center
2111 N Lacrosse St
Rapid City, SD 57701
For tickets or information contact Kristin at 605-716-6336 or register online using the button below.
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Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Ramkota Convention Center
2111 N LaCrosse Street
mon03apr3:30 pmmon5:00 pmChrism Mass

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All are welcome. Held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Celebrant is Bishop Peter Muhich with the priests of the diocese concelebrating. Click here for the live
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All are welcome. Held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Celebrant is Bishop Peter Muhich with the priests of the diocese concelebrating.
Click here for the live stream
Time
(Monday) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
520 Cathedral Drive
thu06apr7:00 pmthu8:00 pmHoly Thursday Mass
Event Details
All are welcome. Held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Celebrant is Bishop Peter Muhich. Click here for a live stream.
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All are welcome. Held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Celebrant is Bishop Peter Muhich.
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
520 Cathedral Drive
fri07apr(apr 7)3:00 pmsat08(apr 8)4:00 pmGood Friday
Event Details
All are welcome. Held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Celebrant is Bishop Peter Muhich. Click here for the live stream
Event Details
All are welcome. Held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Celebrant is Bishop Peter Muhich.
Time
7 (Friday) 3:00 pm - 8 (Saturday) 4:00 pm
Location
Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
520 Cathedral Drive
fri07aprAll DayChancery Closed - Good Friday
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Chancery Closed for Good Friday
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Chancery Closed for Good Friday
Time
All Day (Friday)
sat08apr8:30 pmsat10:30 pmEaster Vigil
Event Details
All are welcome. Held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Celebrant is Bishop Peter Muhich. Click here for the live stream
Event Details
All are welcome. Held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Celebrant is Bishop Peter Muhich.
Time
(Saturday) 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Location
Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
520 Cathedral Drive
may 2023
sat06may8:00 amsat5:00 pmVeritatis Splendor Institute - May
Event Details
VSI is a multi-year Catechist Certification Program for all who are interested in sharing in the mission of the Church: DREs, youth ministers, catechists, core team members, Catholic school teachers,
Event Details
VSI is a multi-year Catechist Certification Program for all who are interested in sharing in the mission of the Church: DREs, youth ministers, catechists, core team members, Catholic school teachers, volunteers, liturgists, musicians, and any pastoral ministers and others who want to grow as evangelists and teachers of the Faith!
Learn more at: https://www.rapidcitydiocese.org/faith-formation/veritatis-splendor-institute/
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Terra Sancta Retreat Center
2101 City Springs Rd, Rapid City , SD 57702
june 2023
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