Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation

06/17/2026

A special thank you to our Platinum and Gold Sponsors of the 14th Annual Bishop’s Fishing Tournament! 🎣

Your generosity and partnership helped make this event a success and supports the formation of future priests for the Church in western South Dakota.

We are grateful for everyone who made this day possible: our sponsors, anglers, volunteers, raffle supporters, silent auction donors, and dinner guests. Your generosity strengthens our Church and helps prepare seminarians to answer God’s call to serve His people.

This is why we fish.

06/15/2026

🌿 Eternal Life Begins Now

Many people think eternal life begins when we die. But our Catholic faith teaches something deeper:

Eternal life begins at baptism.

From the moment we become children of God, Christ begins preparing us for the fullness of life with Him. Through the sacraments, prayer, and a life rooted in faith, we are called to live with the hope of heaven.

Estate planning is one way we prepare for the future with faith and intention. It allows us to care for our loved ones, reflect our values, and continue Christ’s mission beyond our lifetime.

A legacy of faith is one of the greatest gifts we can leave behind.

Learn more about Catholic end-of-life planning and preparing a legacy rooted in Christ. https://wsdcf.org/planned-giving/

06/11/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our Diocese of Rapid City Bishop's Fishing Tournament Winners! 🏆

Thank you to everyone who joined us on the water and braved the wind for a great weekend of fishing, fellowship, and support for our seminarians.

🎣 Most Total Weight | Bass – 1st Place
Shane Sevryn & Karl Schweiss
16.54 lbs.

🎣 Most Total Weight | Bass – 2nd Place
Greg Schweiss, Steve Gossman, and Kira Gossman
12.34 lbs.

🎣 Largest Bass by Adult
Karl Schweiss
3.86 lbs.

🎣 Knights of Columbus Challenge | Most Total Weight
Custer Council #4984
Joseph & Judy Uhrich, Cayden Vogel, and Paul Yantes
9.64 lbs.

Congratulations to all our winners, and thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Bishop's Fishing Tournament a success!

06/10/2026

💸🎉💸 Congratulations to our Bishop's Fishing Tournament Cash Raffle Winners!

$250 Winner: Jonathon Hofer

$250 Winner: Frank Larson

$500 Winner: Brenda Whiting

💸💸 $1,500 Winner: Chantry Nelson 💸💸

Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and supported seminarian education through the Bishop's Fishing Tournament. Your generosity helps form future priests who will serve the Church throughout western South Dakota for generations to come.

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you for helping make this year's tournament a success!

06/09/2026

They're off! 🎣

After gathering for a special blessing this morning, our anglers have officially headed out for the Bishop's Fishing Tournament. We pray for safe travels, a great day on the water, and plenty of fellowship as we come together to support our seminarians.

Good luck to everyone, and may God watch over you today! 🙏

06/08/2026

Before the first cast, we gathered for a blessing and prayer for the safety of all our anglers. May God watch over everyone on the water today. 🎣🙏

06/07/2026

The tents are going up, the sandwiches are being made, and the excitement is building for tomorrow's Bishop's Fishing Tournament! 🎣

It takes an amazing group of volunteers to make this fundraiser for our seminarians possible, and we are so grateful for everyone who has pitched in to help. (And yes... the prime rib is already marinating! 😋)

We'll see all of our anglers tomorrow morning. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. CT - Good luck, everyone!

06/07/2026

The tents are up, the sandwiches are being made, and the excitement is building for tomorrow's Bishop's Fishing Tournament! 🎣

It takes an amazing group of volunteers and sponsors to make this fundraiser for our seminarians possible, and we are so grateful for everyone who has pitched in to help. (And yes... the prime rib is already marinating! 😋)

We'll see all of our anglers tomorrow morning. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. Good luck, everyone!

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

"Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." — Matthew 4:19

This past weekend, two seminarians from Diocese of Rapid City were ordained to the diaconate.

As we prepare for the Bishop's Fishing Tournament this coming Monday, we're reminded that this event is about much more than a day on the water. It is about supporting the men who are answering Christ's call to serve His Church.

Congratulations to Deacon Josiah Hanson and Deacon Blane Schriock. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their journey toward the priesthood.

Thank you to everyone whose generosity helps support seminarian formation throughout the Diocese of Rapid City.