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The Diocese of Bismarck is seeking to fill the full-time position of Coordinator of Priests’ Services. Responsibilities include serving as a resource to all diocesan priests as it relates to healthcare, insurance (healthcare, Medicare and long-term care), retirement planning and other benefits available to the priests of the Diocese, as well as coordinating the needs of diocesan retired priests, including the priests who reside at Emmaus Place (priest retirement home). Click title above for more information.

Join us Oct. 30 at the Bismarck Event Center for Thirst Eucharistic Conference. This exciting and free event has something for all ages and backgrounds. Featured keynote speakers include Dr. Ray Guarendi, Matt Fradd and Dr. Ben Akers, Executive Director of FORMED at Augustine Institute. The Diocesan Youth Conference (for students in grades 6-12) will be held in conjunction with the conference again this year. New this year is Vacation Bible School for younger children. Register, volunteer, donate and find details at bismarckdiocese.com/thirst. General questions can be directed to Amanda at ajensen@bismarckdiocese.com or 701-204-7205 or Chris at ckraft@bismarckdiocese.com or 701-204-7208.

The public is invited to attend the annual Mass for Deceased Bishops, Priests and Deacons celebrated by Bishop Kagan on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck. This Mass honors members of the clergy who have passed away in the previous year. This year, we remember in our prayers: Msgr. Joseph Senger (11-9-20), Deacon Ralph von Ruden (12-24-20) and Fr. Denis Fournier, OSB (1-12-21).

University of Mary is hosting the fourth annual Gold Mass for scientists on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel on campus. Bishop Kagan will celebrate this special Mass honoring the partnership between religion and science. Everyone and especially area scientists are welcome to attend. There will be a reception for scientists following Mass. For more information and to RSVP please visit: bit.ly/goldmass2021.

St. Mary’s Church in New England is hosting a bingo night on Saturday, Nov. 6 in the parish center cafeteria. The evening will begin with Mass at 5 p.m. and supper of turkey and all the trimmings. Supper will be served beginning at 5 p.m. and a free will donation accepted. There’s also a bake sale, raffle with cash prizes and silent auction. The silent auction can be viewed online at qtego.net/qlink/saintmarys.

St. Mary’s Church in New England invites you to “Fun Pianos!” a traveling dueling pianos show on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the New England Memorial Hall on Main Street. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show at 8 p.m. Come enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and entertainment. The fundraiser is open to adults aged 21 and over. For tickets call 701-579-4312 or email at julienesm@ndsupernet.com. Cost is $50 for general admission or $60 for VIP seating.

The University of Mary and its Saint John Paul II Center for University Ministry is honored to welcome Kathryn Jean Lopez to Bismarck and Mandan for the 44th annual Prayer Day event Wednesday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m., in Founders Hall of the Lumen Vitae University Center (LVUC). Her keynote, which is free and open to the public, will be followed by a Mass at 11:30 a.m. in Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel. The day concludes at 12:30 p.m., when attendees can enjoy lunch and fellowship for $5 in the newly expanded Crow’s Nest restaurant of the LVUC. Online (RSVP) registration is strongly recommended at www.umary.edu/prayerday, but lunch tickets will also be available for purchase at the event with registration opening at 9:30 a.m. To learn more, contact Marianne Hofer at umin@umary.edu or (701) 355-3704.

As part of the celebration of its 75th anniversary, the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck will host a 40 Hours Devotion on Nov. 19, 20 and 21. The 40 Hours Devotion is a special 40-hour period of continuous prayer made before the Blessed Sacrament in solemn exposition. The event includes Eucharistic Adoration in the main body of the church, Masses, confessions, and Fr. Russ Kovash will lead a parish mission with a series of homilies. All are welcome to attend as much of the 40 hours as their schedule permits. Adoration during this event is open to everyone in the diocese. At least two adorers are needed for each hour during the three-day period. Go to cathedralparish.com for a full schedule and to sign up for adoration or you may call the parish office at 223-1033.

Search for Christian Maturity is a weekend retreat experience sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Bismarck. The weekends are for anyone of high school or college age (at least 15 years old). Search weekends are held at the Badlands Ministries Camp just south of Medora. Upcoming weekends for 2020-21 are: Nov. 19-21; Jan. 14-16; Feb. 25-27; and April 8-10. More information can be found at www.bismarckdiocese.com/search1.

A pilgrimage to eastern Europe featuring the Passion Play of Oberammergau will take place July 2-12, 2022, touring Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Munich. The 11-day tour is hosted with Fr. Fred Harvey former pastor of St. Therese, Church of the Little Flower in Minot, and current pastor of Christ the King in Mandan. The cost is $5,132 from Bismarck which includes land/airfare as well as taxes and airline surcharges. For more information, contact Linda Aleshire at 701-721-3723 or lindamaleshire@gmail.com.

Pilgrims are invited to follow the footsteps of St. Paul as he traveled and explored the world he knew including the places where the “Apostle to the Gentiles” preached and taught. This pilgrimage into the life and times of St. Paul will be from Sept. 19-30, 2022, leaving from Bismarck. The all-inclusive price is $4,550 (except lunches). Monsignor Chad Gion will serve as the spiritual director of this trip sponsored by L.P. Pilgrimages. For more information, contact LeAnn Brand at 833-910-1545 or GaSales@lpjp.org. You can register and pay directly at the website www.lpjp.org. A deposit of $400 is payable on booking with the second payment of 50% due April 20 and full balance due on June 20.

Diocese of Fargo is currently accepting applications for a Director of Evangelization. This position will be responsible for providing leadership and supporting parishes in the area of evangelization throughout the Diocese. Primary duties will include coordinating programs and activities, including the Young Disciples and retreat apostolates. The successful candidate will be a faithful and practicing Catholic and have a minimum of three years pastoral experience with a graduate theological degree. Other qualifications include: the ability to work effectively in hierarchical and collegial settings, the ability to articulate vision and strategy, strong communication and interpersonal skills, proven leadership, and integrity. Submit cover letter, resume and three references to: Barbara.Augdahl@fargodiocese.org. Apply immediately, position open until filled.

Outdoor devotional at Mandan parish provides prayerful space.

Bishop Kagan explains the second part of his recent pastoral letter addresses the clergy and religious.

While there are various elements that can attract us to the sport, the violent goal of the engagement remains gravely problematic at a moral level.

Abortion is ultimately ended not by laws alone, but through love.

Commit to say the Holy Rosary every day in the month of October. No one is so busy or so important that he or she cannot take 20 minutes from every day to pray the Rosary.

The Diocese of Bismarck is seeking a full-time administrative assistant in the Office of Stewardship and Resource Development.  Primary duties include opening and recording financial donations for the Catholic Indian Mission, data entry, preparing thank you letters and reports. Click title above for more information

Bishop Kagan addresses the issues of COVID-19 vaccines and mandates and to remind every Catholic what the Church teaches regarding both.

The Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation (WSDCF) is a non-profit fundraising organization which works to secure endowment and other gifts to benefit the mission, activities, projects, and programs of the Roman Catholic Church in Western South Dakota. WSDCF is currently seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director plans, organizes, implements and evaluates all activities for the support and benefit of the Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation (WSDCF). The Executive Director is responsible for growing the WSDCF and its mission, execution and management of fund raising activities and the establishment of endowments and development of donor relationships. The Executive Director Ensures all activities are conducted in support of the mission, philosophy, and values of the Roman Catholic Church in Western South Dakota. Applicants should be a Catholic in good standing with the Church. A Master’s Degree or equivalent in philanthropy, business administration or related field is preferred. For Inquires: Call WSDCF at 605-721-6843 or email cover letter and resume to chubbeling@wsdcf.org