Official Podcast for the Diocese of Rapid City

"I believe and I will pray for you." Deacon Bill White, Porcupine, talks about his ministry of praying with those who are dying and his goal of reaching 100 people a week.

Father Andrzej Wyrostek Homily from the Televised Mass, NewsCenter1 September 3, 2023

"I felt called many, many years before I expressed a desire to be a deacon ... I put it off until I was in my mid-50s and decided it was either get in or get out." Deacon Chuck Rausch, St. Therese the Little Flower in Rapid City, talks about his journey to the diaconate and his work with Catholic Social Services.

Father Ed Witt, SJ Homily from the Televised Mass, NewsCenter1 August 27, 2023

"It wasn't until I knew God that I could be a servant to him." Deacon Bob Ackerman, Hill City and Keystone, talks about his journey to the diaconate and work in the healing ministry.

Father Kerry Prendiville Homily from the Televised Mass, NewsCenter1 August 20, 2023

Nancy Sass and Theresa Thompson sit down with Karen Gebes to discuss what it's like going through diaconate formation with their husbands, being the wife of a deacon, and the recent ordination.

Father Dan Juelfs Homily from the Televised Mass, NewsCenter1 August 13, 2023

"Serviam" is back! In the newest episode, Deacon Rich Olsen, Rapid City, talks about his ministry with the Marriage Tribunal and what it was like baptizing his grandson.

Father Dan Juelfs Homily from the Televised Mass, NewsCenter1 August2, 2023

Msgr. Michael Woster Homily from the Televised Mass, NewsCenter1 July 30, 2023

Father Leo Hausmann Homily from the Televised Mass, NewsCenter1 July 23, 20234

Father Ed Vanorny Homily from the Televised Mass, NewsCenter1 July 16, 2023

"Lord Jesus, if this is from me, stop this. If this is from you, say yes and I'll give it everything I've got." Deacon Greg Palmer, Rapid City, talks about his journey to the diaconate and funeral ministry.

Bishop Peter Muhich Homily from the Televised Mass, NewsCenter1 July 9, 2023

Deacon Tom Murphy, Sturgis, talks about creating holy families and working with addicts and support groups.

Father Kerry Prendiville Homily from the Televised Mass, NewsCenter1 July 2, 2023

Bishop Peter Munich Homily from the Diaconate Ordination June 29, 2023

"It calls me to stay on the path and continue to love the Lord." Deacon Jim Scherr talks about his ministry in marriage prep and healing. Listen on our website www.rapidcitydiocese.org/serviam/ or your favorite podcast player! #diorc #serviam

Msgr. Michael Woster Televised Mass Homily, NewsCenter1 June 25, 2023

Deacon Candidate Phillip Thompson by Catholic Diocese of Rapid City, SD

Father Ed Witt, SJ Homily from the Televised Mass, NewsCenter1 June 18, 2023

Deacon Candidate Matt Snyder talks about chasing his faith life and how a stranger played a role in his call to the diaconate. He is one of six men who will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on June 29, 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

Bishop Peter Muhich Homily from the Televised Mass, NewsCenter1 June 11, 2023

Brian Paulson, Sturgis, tells us about growing up Catholic, going through diaconate formation in another diocese, and how Christ has reaffirmed his decision to join the diaconate. He is one of six men who will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on June 29, 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.