Contacts
posted on: 9/1/2010

As part of the diocesan pastoral planning effort, diocesan staff has been reorganized with a key goal of being as parish friendly and supportive as possible. 

 While most phone numbers and emails remain the same, there have been some shifts in who to call for specific needs.  Attached are the most commonly asked – if you do not see what you need listed below, please call the main diocesan number, 605-334-9861 and we will do our best to direct you.
 www.sfcatholic.org/images/UploadedImages/file/wheretocall.pdf




Roman Missal: Advent 2011

After nearly two decades of discussion, meetings, and research, Catholics in English speaking countries will begin the implementation stages of the new translation of the Roman Missal.  Formally announced by Venerable Pope John Paul II in the year 2000, this "third typical edition" was published in Latin in 2002.  

Although the texts are currently not for use within the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, we can certainly benefit our lives of faith by alluding ourselves to the profound Theological significance of this restoration in the Sacred Liturgy.

For more information, including catechesis on Sacred Liturgy, Music, and ongoing articles concerning the Roman Missal, please visit the diocesan Liturgy webpage, found under the link "Ministries", or at:

                                                   http://sfcatholic.org/liturgy

*** New *** Election season brings reminder to exercise and observe Faithful Citizenship
- posted: Monday, August, 30
*** New *** Election season brings reminder to exercise and observe Faithful Citizenship
With the fall elections approaching Bishop Paul Swain is reminding Catholics to exercise faithful citizenship and at the same time reminding parishes of the limits on permissible activities.

“The Church has a right and a moral obligation to participate in political lif...

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