Tag: South Dakota
New bishop of Sioux Falls celebrates Mass of Thanksgiving at Cathedral of St. Paul
Calling children to the front of the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul, Bishop Donald DeGrood talked directly to them of God’s love and courageously following God’s will at his Mass of Thanksgiving Feb. 16 in St. Paul — just three days after he was ordained bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
WATCH: Ordination, installation of Bishop-elect DeGrood
Modern technology will ensure that everyone can participate in the ordination and installation Mass of Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood as bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
‘It’s so hard to say goodbye’: Bishop-elect DeGrood talks with parishioners as he prepares to lead South Dakota diocese
Overcome at times with emotion, Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood began his goodbyes as pastor of St. John the Baptist in Savage Dec. 15, just three days after being appointed to lead the Diocese of Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Father Donald DeGrood, pastor in Savage, named next bishop of Sioux Falls
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis said that the archdiocese “is honored that the Holy Father would have chosen a priest of our archdiocese to become the next bishop of Sioux Falls.”
Former Lutheran finds answer to life’s ‘So what?’ in Catholicism
He grew up Lutheran in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, not involved in church life, but watching its televised service every Sunday. Then, a car accident left his mother, Janette, in a coma for two weeks followed by extensive rehabilitation, so she could relearn how to walk and talk. It was an adjustment for the family, Father Quail said.
Jesuits to return 525 acres of South Dakota land to Rosebud Sioux
The Jesuits are returning more than 500 acres in South Dakota to the Rosebud Sioux. The formal return of the property is expected to be complete sometime in May.
Pope Francis appoints South Dakota priest to head Diocese of Cheyenne
Pope Francis has named Father Steven Biegler, a priest of the Diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota, to head the Diocese of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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