SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) -Sioux Falls Bishop Paul Swain is serving as "Chaplain for a Day" in the U.S. Senate.
Swain delivered this morning's opening prayer.
Senator John Thune nominated Bishop Swain for the honor. Swain is the eighth Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls.
Thune calls Swain "a pillar of our community and a spiritual leader to over 100,000 Catholics in East River South Dakota,” said Thune. “Bishop Swain’s episcopal motto is ‘Give Praise to the Lord.’
Mr. President, today we in the United States Senate are giving praise for Bishop Swain’s unwavering devotion to the word of the Lord and to the service of his people. I thank the Bishop for joining us today.”