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BISMARCK — The Diocese of Bismarck is organizing a celebration of St. Kateri Tekakwitha that will include leaders of the state’s tribal nations and commemorate one of the Catholic Church’s newest North American saints.

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, pledged prayers and support for the people of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, struck by tornadoes May 20.

Homework September 1-7

"It is the height of irony that the Minnesota legislature decided, and the governor signed into law, the redefinition of marriage just after we celebrated the unique gifts of mothers and women on Mother's Day," said Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco.

The second annual Fortnight for Freedom will take place from June 21 to July 4 and will consist of national and local efforts to educate Americans on challenges to religious liberty both at home and abroad. As with last year's Fortnight, the event will begin and end with a special Mass.

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The 2013 Farm Bill is an opportunity to address outdated agriculture policies and help hungry people at home and abroad, said leaders of four Catholic organizations in May 9 letters. The letters went to leadership of the Agriculture committees of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

It’s always been his way or her way, but now the Catholic Diocese of Bismarck is offering The Third Option. After a successful kickoff in Bismarck-Mandan, the marriage program is expanding to Minot beginning June 6.

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From traditions passed on over the past few centuries, special devotion is given to Our Blessed Mother Mary in the month of May, particularly honoring her as “Mother of God” and “Queen of Heaven.”

Most completed college before entering seminary, more than 40 percent attended Catholic college, over a quarter carry educational debt

The capital campaign launched in Oct. 2012 at the Church of St. Wenceslaus (Dickinson) is making progress.