Available resources to refer to as we find ourselves in a whole new world in this pandemic.
In the South Dakota bishops’ joint statement on COVID-19 vaccines dated December 30, 2020 concerning vaccines with remote connection to an abortion-connected cell line, the bishops wrote, “we must remember abortion is an unspeakable crime against the moral law. We must not be silent about this serious evil. It is Read more…
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…
COVID Vaccines and Catholic ethics. On this episode, Chris is joined by National Catholic Bioethics Center-trained ethicist Cameo Anders. They discuss the development and rollout of COVID vaccines, and an ethical component to be aware of. Summary: The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are not developed with aborted fetal tissue cells, Read more…
Vaccines have recently been a topic in the Catholic and secular news media. Some reports have been the source of confusion or contention. South Dakota context According to the South Dakota Department of Health, our state will receive its first vaccine shipment on or about December 15, with approximately 7,800 Read more…
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…
For Covid-19 resources, visit their website The National Catholic Bioethics Center, established in 1972, conducts research, consultation, publishing, and education to promote human dignity in health care and the life sciences, and it derives its message directly from the teachings of the Catholic Church. The Mission of The National Catholic Bioethics Center is Read more…
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…