The South Dakota Legislature will consider legislation during the 2016 Legislative Session to repeal the death penalty. In 2012 we, the Roman Catholic Bishops of the Dioceses of Rapid City and Sioux Falls issued a statement on the Death Penalty. We re-issue that statement for consideration of the legislative, executive, Read more…
We the bishops of the Roman Catholic Church in South Dakota support House Bill 1008 because it protects the rights and respects the innate dignity of all persons in our schools. We begin by making clear that God’s love is present to every person including those who manifest themselves as Read more…
In a statement released during the 2013 Legislative session I noted that “access to adequate health care is fundamental to embodying a demonstrated respect for life and human dignity.” It is a basic human right. Accessible, adequate and affordable health care assures that individuals and families can live fulfilling lives Read more…
The following is an excerpt from the September 2014 edition of The Bishop’s Bulletin addressing marriage “Among these counter cultural teachings under attack today are those on marriage, the family and human sexuality. Marriage as intended by God is the joining together of a man and a woman for the Read more…
It is expected that the South Dakota Legislature will consider legislation during the 2014 legislative session to repeal the death penalty. In 2012 we, the Roman Catholic Bishops of the Dioceses of Rapid City and Sioux Falls issued a statement on the Death Penalty. With slight modification to reflect the Read more…
The Diocese of Sioux Falls, reflecting the teaching of the Catholic Church, has and will continue to affirm that access to adequate and affordable health care is fundamental to assuring respect for life and the dignity of every person from conception to natural death. Developing policies at the national and Read more…