South Dakota

Bishops find hope, and humor, during ‘ad limina’ meeting with pope
- Jan 13, 2020
The “ad limina” visits bishops are required to make to the Vatican are occasions to be honest about challenges, while also being encouraged to hope, said Bishop John T. Folda of Fargo, North Dakota.

By Catholic News Service
South Dakota priest is also a father of two
- Sep 9, 2019
Father Tom Hartman’s first call was as a father. His second was as a Catholic priest.

By Kelda J.L. Pharris
Mass formally opens canonization cause for Chief Black Elk
- Nov 2, 2017
Bishop Robert D. Gruss of Rapid City said Chief Nicholas W. Black Elk’s life as a dedicated catechist, spiritual leader and guide “inspired many to live for Christ by his own story.” Black Elk was born sometime between 1858 and 1866. He died Aug. 19, 1950, at Pine Ridge. With the formal opening of his cause, Black Elk now has the title “servant of God.”

By Catholic News Service

South Dakota governor to sign religious adoption protections
- Mar 11, 2017
Jim Kinyon, executive director of South Dakota’s Catholic Social Services, has said that the legislation attempts to ensure the state doesn’t discriminate against faith-based organizations for their “sincerely held” beliefs.

By Associated Press
Mayor: Sioux Falls plow blades keeping Jesus theme
- Oct 29, 2014
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The mayor of Sioux Falls said the city will not paint over religious messages that parochial school students put on city-owned snow plow blades unless it is legally forced to do so. Mayor Mike Huether told KELO-AM radio on Tuesday that the city is holding firm

By Associated Press
Religious art removed from city’s snow plows
- Oct 23, 2014
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Two private schools in Sioux Falls have been asked to repaint city-owned snow plow blades after a group complained about student artwork with religious themes. Students at Lutheran High School and Sioux Falls Lutheran School painted the plows for the city’s Paint the Plows program. The

By Associated Press