The Benedictine Sister of Annunciation Monastery invite you to the celebration of the perpetual monastic profession of Sister Marena Hoogland on Friday, July 11 at 1:30 p.m. The celebration of Eucharistic liturgy will take place at Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel at the Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership on the campus of the University of Mary. A reception will follow at the monastery.
You are invited to the annual Town and Country Celebration on Sunday, July 13. The event will be held at the Dukart Angus Ranch near Manning, N.D. The day will begin with a blessing of land, animals and equipment at 10 a.m. mountain time (11 a.m. central) followed with Mass celebrated by Bishop Kagan. Lunch will follow Mass. The event is hosted by Derrick and Angie Dukart, Doug and Sandy Dukart, with Fr. Joseph Evinger and the parishioners of the churches of St. Joseph in Killdeer, St. Paul in Halliday and St. Joseph in Twin Buttes. Register at bismarckdiocese.com/townandcountry or call Amanda at 701-204-7205. Registration is required for an accurate meal count.
The Marquette Model (MM) system of NFP brings 21st century technology to NFP by using the ClearBlue Fertility Monitor in conjunction with other biological indicators of fertility to help couples understand and respect their fertility. Shaunda Brooke, BSN, RN will be hosting an online virtual introductory session on Tuesday, July 15th at 8:00 pm CT, followed by two individual online virtual sessions, dates TBD. Please contact her at [email protected] or 701.590.0548 to register and for more information.
The St. Mary Sisters, consecrated religious sisters based in Bismarck, are hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for their new convent with an outdoor Mass and property blessing on Saturday, July 19 beginning at 1 p.m. The events will be held at the future construction site at the corner of Rosser and Raymond Streets. Lunch will be served following.
On Tuesday, July 22 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, the public is welcome to witness the profession of vows of two members of the St. Mary Sisters. Sister Mary Elizabeth and Sister Maria Bernadette have been studying for three years in preparation for membership into the community of the St. Mary Sisters. Lunch will be served after.
Join us for an adults only, fun-filled date night to learn and grow together in your faith. Plan for Friday, July 25 (the 57th anniversary of the Humanae Vitae encyclical). The night begins with Mass at the Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary in Bismarck at 5:30 p.m. followed by a social and dinner at the Radisson. During dinner, speakers, Matt and Mindy Dalton of Marriage Ministries, will present "The Beauty of Marriage." The evening concludes with bingo and prizes. Registration fee (required) is $65 for dinner. Cash bar available. Register soon as spots are limited at https://bismarckdiocese.com/datenight. Call Katie at the Office of Family Ministry at 701-712-0418 for more information.
Dr. Christina Kostelecky will be hosting an introductory session Monday July 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m. MT (7:30 p.m. CT), followed by two individual sessions with dates TBD. Please contact her at [email protected] to register and for more information. Classes are currently being held online via webinar. Classes in person are available upon request.
Annunciation Monastery is excited to open registration for our RB 72 Retreat, a three-day retreat for girls entering 8th grade in the '25-'26 school year. RB 72 comes from Chapter 72 of the Rule of Saint Benedict, in which monastics are instructed to “prefer nothing whatever to Christ.” Tap/click on the title above for more information.
Everyone’s invited to the 69th Champion’s Ride Match on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 1 p.m. (MT)—a premiere event with top ranked professional cowboys invited to ride the toughest saddle broncs in the region. The Champions Ride not only has a rich history of cowboys, but also as a major fundraiser for the organization, Home On The Range (HOTR). Cost is $20 for adults in advance or $25 at the gate and $13 for student tickets in advance or $15 at the gate. HOTR is a diocesan-supported, nonprofit organization which helps abused, neglected and traumatized teenage boys and girls. For more information, go to hotrnd.com.
This Jubilee Year is an opportunity to make pilgrimages or pious visits to designated holy places in order to give thanks to God, to strengthen the faith, and to make acts of reparation for our sins or the sins of others. It is also an opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence, made available in a special way during the Jubilee Year. For us in the Bismarck Diocese, you can obtain the jubilee indulgence by visiting the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck while on pilgrimage. To read about the jubilee year, how to make a pilgrimage, and how to receive an indulgence, go to cathedralparish.com/jubilee-2025. Bishop Kagan will celebrate a special Jubilee Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on Wednesday, September 17 and another on Tuesday, December 16. Please consider making a pilgrimage and attending these special Masses. Groups wanting to make a pilgrimage should contact Nicholas Quallich, Liturgy & Ministry Coordinator, at 701-223-1033 or [email protected].
The Marquette Model (MM) system of NFP brings 21st century technology to NFP by using the ClearBlue Fertility Monitor in conjunction with other biological indicators of fertility to help couples understand and respect their fertility. Shaunda Brooke, BSN, RN will be hosting an online virtual introductory session on Tuesday, October 14th at 8:00 pm CT, followed by two individual online virtual sessions, dates TBD. Please contact her at [email protected] or 701.590.0548 to register and for more information.
Dr. Christina Kostelecky will be hosting an introductory session Monday November 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m. MT (7:30 p.m. CT), followed by two individual sessions with dates TBD. Please contact her at [email protected] to register and for more information. Classes are currently being held online via webinar. Classes in person are available upon request.
This Jubilee Year is an opportunity to make pilgrimages or pious visits to designated holy places in order to give thanks to God, to strengthen the faith, and to make acts of reparation for our sins or the sins of others. It is also an opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence, made available in a special way during the Jubilee Year. For us in the Bismarck Diocese, you can obtain the jubilee indulgence by visiting the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck while on pilgrimage. To read about the jubilee year, how to make a pilgrimage, and how to receive an indulgence, go to cathedralparish.com/jubilee-2025. Bishop Kagan will celebrate a special Jubilee Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on Tuesday, December 16. Please consider making a pilgrimage and attending this special Mass. Groups wanting to make a pilgrimage should contact Nicholas Quallich, Liturgy & Ministry Coordinator, at 701-223-1033 or [email protected].