South Dakota Catholic Conference
  • About
  • Statements
  • Resources
    • Articles and Publications
    • Covid-19Available resources to refer to as we find ourselves in the a whole new world in this pandemic.
    • Podcasts & Radio
    • Videos
  • Issues
    • Religious Liberty
    • Marriage and Family
      • Gender Ideology
    • Human Life and Dignity
    • Vote No on Amendment A
    • 2021 SessionThe 2021 South Dakota legislative session begins on January 12, 2021
    • 2020 SessionThe 2020 South Dakota legislative session begins on January 14, 2020
    • 2019 Session
    • 2018 Session
  • State Government
    • State & Federal Officials
    • 2021 SessionThe 2021 South Dakota legislative session begins on January 12, 2021
    • 2020 SessionThe 2020 South Dakota legislative session begins on January 14, 2020
    • 2019 Session
    • 2018 Session
  • Contact
  • Sign Up

Bishop Donald E. DeGrood

Bishop Donald E. DeGrood

COVID Vaccinations: Must I, May I?

Bishop Donald DeGrood along with Bishop Peter Muhich of the diocese of Rapid City, have put together documentation on whether or not the current COVID vaccinations meet a standard of obligation or morality as a faithful catholic.   Joint Statement on COVID Vaccinations from the South Dakota Catholic Conference   Read more…

By wpadmin, 3 months3 months ago
Bishop Donald E. DeGrood

Statement of the Bishops of South Dakota Regarding recently reported remarks of the Holy Father

On October 21, 2020, media reported on a 20-second video clip from a Spanish-language documentary film about Pope Francis. In the film, the Holy Father was shown stating, as translated into English, “Homosexual people have a right to be part of a family. They’re children of God and have a Read more…

By wpadmin, 5 months5 months ago
Bishop Donald E. DeGrood

Statement Regarding Civil Union Comments by Pope Francis

Sioux Falls/Rapid City (October 22, 2020) Yesterday, it was reported that Pope Francis personally endorsed civil unions for same-sex attracted persons. According to the initial media report, these comments were offered in a Spanish-language documentary film. At this time we do not know the accuracy of the translation or the Read more…

By wpadmin, 6 months5 months ago
Bishop Donald E. DeGrood

Plan to Resume Public Masses

JOINT STATEMENT: THE SPIRITUAL LEADERS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESES OF SIOUX FALLS AND RAPID CITY Plan for resuming public Mass once social distancing and hygiene practices are in place May 1, 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Our decision on March 17, 2020 to suspend public Masses was Read more…

By wpadmin, 12 months12 months ago
Bishop Donald E. DeGrood

Suspension of all public Masses due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic

JOINT STATEMENT: THE SPIRITUAL LEADERS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESES OF SIOUX FALLS AND RAPID CITY Suspension of all public Masses due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic March 17, 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Our national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, relying on data that shows the real Read more…

By wpadmin, 1 year1 year ago
Bishop Donald E. DeGrood

Dispensation from the Obligation to attend Sunday Masses due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus until further notice

JOINT STATEMENT: THE SPIRITUAL LEADERS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESES OF SIOUX FALLS AND RAPID CITY Dispensation from the Obligation to attend Sunday Masses due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus until further notice Earlier this week and in our respective capacities as spiritual leaders of the two dioceses in South Dakota, we Read more…

By wpadmin, 1 year1 year ago
  • Home
  • Legislative Session
  • Sign Up
  • Contact Us
Hestia | Developed by ThemeIsle