Bishop Donald E. DeGrood
Statement of the Bishops of South Dakota on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling
Statement of the Bishops of South Dakota on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling.
Bishop Donald E. DeGrood
South Dakota Catholic Conference Hires New Executive Director
The Most Reverend Peter M. Muhich, Bishop of Rapid City, and the Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood, Bishop of Sioux Falls are pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Pauley as the executive director of the South Dakota Catholic Conference.
Bishop Donald E. DeGrood
Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Today is the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision effectively legalizing abortion in all 50 states. This is a day of sorrowful remembrance of all those “holy innocents,” those little ones in the womb, known and loved by God from the moment of their creation, who Read more…
Bishop Donald E. DeGrood
Statement of the Bishops of South Dakota Regarding Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements
We have recently received a significant number of inquiries from the faithful concerning general requirements for some persons to receive a Covid-19 vaccination. We addressed many moral aspects of choosing a vaccine in a statement on December 30, 2020. As we said then, one may accept Covid-19 vaccines in good Read more…
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…
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…
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…