The diocese is hosting "Source and Summit: A Eucharistic Congress" on Friday, June 2 at the Bismarck Event Center. All are invited to delve deeper into their relationship with Jesus Christ and His Real Presence in the Eucharist. The Bismarck Diocese event will feature both clergy and lay speakers—Monsignor James Shea, Father Brian Gross and Shelly Preszler. Registration opens April 1. Go to bismarckdiocese.com/eucharisticcongress for more information.This event is part of the diocesan phase of the National Eucharistic Revival called for by the bishops of the United States from 2022 through 2025.

In celebration of their 100th anniversary, Catholic Charities North Dakota is inviting the entire state to celebrate with them at birthday parties. In the Bismarck Diocese, there are two parties—the Dakota Zoo in Bismarck on Tuesday, June 6 and Roosevelt Zoo in Minot on Wednesday, June 7. The zoo will be open to the public all day and refreshments will be provided in the evening. Go to www.catholiccharitiesnd.org/100-year-birthday/ for more details and to RSVP to this free event.

In celebration of their 100th anniversary, Catholic Charities North Dakota is inviting the entire state to celebrate with them at birthday parties. In the Bismarck Diocese, there are two parties—the Dakota Zoo in Bismarck on Tuesday, June 6 and Roosevelt Zoo in Minot on Wednesday, June 7. The zoo will be open to the public all day and refreshments will be provided in the evening. Go to www.catholiccharitiesnd.org/100-year-birthday/ for more details and to RSVP to this free event.

The Mandan parishes of Spirit of Life, St. Joseph and Christ the King will be having a Eucharistic Procession to celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ on Sunday, June 11. The procession to St. Joseph will begin at Spirit of Life after the 11 a.m. Mass. The procession will conclude with benediction at Christ the King. After benediction, light refreshments will be served.

Deacons Steven Vetter, Josh Hill and Dustin Johns join the brotherhood of priests at the Mass of Holy Ordination on Monday, June 12 at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit beginning at 2 p.m. The Mass will be livestreamed from the Cathedral for those who would like to view online.

Join Dakota Hope Clinic celebrating their 10th anniversary with a fun night on Monday, June 12 from 5-8 p.m. at the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot. Thanks to their sponsor, Mi Mexico, there will also be free tacos (while supplies last). Come to the main entrance building and look for representatives of the clinic in the zoo auditorium to claim your free entrance pass (and tacos).

The 9th Annual Seminarian Scholarship Golf Tournament hosted by the Catholic Foundation of Western North Dakota is Monday, June 19 at the Prairie West Golf Course in Mandan. Check in and lunch begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner are provided. Cost is $520 per team or $130 per person. Register online at cfwnd.org/golf by June 15. The tournament fills up fast, so you are encouraged to register early. For more information contact Ron Schatz at 701-204-7202 or Mike Bichler at 701-471-0985.

The Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery in Bismarck are hosting an RB 72 Retreat June 22 - 24. The name is derived from the Rule of Benedict, 72:11: "Let them prefer nothing whatever to Christ." These words are fundamental to the Benedictine way of life, and they are also the pillars on which we have built this retreat for girls entering 8th grade. At this retreat, young women pray, meet and do arts and crafts with the sisters and eat and stay in the guest area of Annunciation Monastery. Recreational activities, singing and a service project are all part of the fun! Registration is now open. For more information, contact Sister Marena Hoogland at 701-255-1520.

All are welcome for the 50th anniversary celebration at Queen of Peace Parish in Dickinson June 23-24. On the evening of June 23, there will be an outdoor movie, inflatables and games for the kids. Events on the evening of June 24 begin with Mass with Bishop Kagan at 4 p.m. followed by a catered meal, live music, beer garden, inflatables and games for the kids.

All are welcome for the 50th anniversary celebration at Queen of Peace Parish in Dickinson June 23-24. On the evening of June 23, there will be an outdoor movie, inflatables and games for the kids. Events on the evening of June 24 begin with Mass with Bishop Kagan at 4 p.m. followed by a catered meal, live music, beer garden, inflatables and games for the kids.

The 6th Annual Serra Club of North Central North Dakota Big Smoke BBQ Competition is Sunday, June 25. Amateur pitmasters will face off at Flickertail Gardens on the N.D. State Fair Grounds. Gates open at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from Serra Club members, at the door or by contacting Rob Lowe at 701-240-6063. Seminarians will be serving pulled pork, BBQ chicken thighs, salads and drinks. Competition entry fee is $100. For information and to register a team, contact Deacon Tom Magnuson at 701-389-0572. All proceeds from the event are used to foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life.