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Welcome to the Home Page of the Office of Marriage, Family & Respect Life.  Blessed John Paul II began his encyclical, Evangelium Vitae, by saying "The Gospel of life is at the heart of Jesus' message. Lovingly received day after day by the Church, it is to be preached with dauntless fidelity as "good news" to the people of every age and culture." The mission of the Office of Marriage, Family & Respect Life is to spread this "good news" to the people of Eastern South Dakota through prayer, education and action so that we might help support marriages, families, and build a culture of life in our diocese and beyond.

  

 

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

LIFE CHAIN LINK PRAYER WITH BISHOP PAUL J. SWAIN

  • May 9, 2012
  • June 19, 2012

Planned Parenthood on 41st Street, Sioux Falls

To learn more and to sign up to participate in this prayer ministry, please visit the Life Chain Link Page of this Website.


MISCARRIAGE AND EARLY INFANT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Catholic Pastoral Center, Sioux Falls

Please consider attending a support and discussion group that will meet on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m., at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 523 North Duluth Avenue, Sioux Falls.  Guest speaker is Dr. Marcie Moran speaking on the topic of grief.  Please contact 988-3755 to register and for more information.

 

INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Catholic Pastoral Center, Sioux Falls

Please consider attending a support and discussion group that will meet on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 523 North Duluth Avenue, Sioux Falls.  Guest speaker is Dr. Marcie Moran speaking on the topic of grief.  Please contact 988-3755 to register and for more information.

 

Presentation: "THE GOVERNMENT ASSAULT ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: MAKING SENSE OUT OF THE HHS MANDATE"

  • March 26, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
    Scholastica Learning Center, Room 108, Mount Marty College, Yankton
  • March 29, 7:30 p.m.
    Rotunda Room B, South Dakota State University, Brookings
  • CANCELLED: April 17, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
    "Truth on Tap", Elks Lodge, 600 West Kemp, Watertown

The Administration's HHS Mandate has touched off a firestorm of opposition all across the country. Join Travis and Kelly Benson, Esq., Co-Directors of the Office of Marriage, Family & Respect Life and Lobbyists as we learn what this mandate really does, dispel popular myths, understand how it is a direct assault on your religious freedom and the Constitution, and share what you can do to help defeat this abuse of government power. Educate yourself so that you can educate others. Contact 988-3755 for more informaton.

 

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

September 7-9, 2012
Blue Cloud Abbey, Marvin

For over four decades, Worldwide Marriage Encounter has been offering married couples the gift of a weekend experience to enrich their relationship.  Give your spouse the gift of time by reserving a spot at this weekend retreat at Broom Tree Retreat Center.  Space is limited so contact Curt and Rochelle Lauret at 605-362-9145 to register, or visit www.WWME.org.  

 

"A TRIBUTE TO LIFE" -  ACCOUSTIC CONCERT WITH COLLIN RAYE

Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Summit Center Theater, Yankton
Collin Raye, a successful and popular country music legend, is also the national spokesperson for the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network. He travels the country, sharing the personal story of his journey to the Catholic faith and speaking out for the dignity of all human life.  Admission to this concert is only $10. Click here to learn more.  For ticket information, call 605-665-3655 or visit the Sacred Heart Parish Office at 509 Capitol, Yankton.
 

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS

  • **FULL** May 19-20, 2012, Sioux Falls
  • **FULL** June 9-10, 2012, Sioux Falls
  • September 15-16, 2012, Sioux Falls
  • October 27-28, 2012, Sioux Falls
  • November 17-18, 2012, Sioux Falls

For more information, please contact Jason and Nancy Raether at esdcee@gmail.com. Registration forms must be mailed to: Engaged Encounter, Jason and Nancy Raether, 2804 S. Cinnabar Circle, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, and cannot be submitted over the phone or by email. A form is available online, just click on the "Marriage Preparation" link in the office menu.

 

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