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The 10th Annual Seminarian Scholarship Golf Tournament hosted by the Catholic Foundation of Western North Dakota is Monday, June 17 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 14. 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 7th Annual Serra Club of North Central North Dakota Big Smoke BBQ Competition is Sunday, June 23. Amateur pitmasters will face off at the 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 entrance door or by contacting Rob Lowe at 701-240-6063. Seminarians will be serving pulled pork, BBQ chicken thighs, salads and drinks. The competition entry fee is $100. For information and to register a team, contact Deacon Tom Magnuson at 701-389-0572. All proceeds from this event are used to foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Town and Country Celebration July 14 You are invited to the annual Town and Country Celebration on Sunday, July 14. The event will be held at the McCoy Family Home near Watford City. The day will begin with a blessing of land, animals and equipment at 11 a.m. followed with Mass celebrated by Bishop Kagan. All are invited to take part in lunch and entertainment after Mass. The event is hosted by Jake and McKenzie McCoy, with Fr. Jacob Degele and the parishioners of the Church of Epiphany in Watford City and Our Lady of Consolation in Alexander. Register at bismarckdiocese.com/townandcountry or call Amanda at 701-204-7205. Registration is required for an accurate meal count.

Champion’s Ride is Aug. 3 Everyone’s invited to the 68th Champion’s Ride Match on Saturday, Aug. 3 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. Tickets are available at the gate. For more information, go to hotrnd.com.

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Minot native among missionaries selected for role in National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.

Bismarck woman honored for evangelization to the people of our diocese.

Bismarck Diocese assumes Catholic sponsorship of St. Vincent’s Care Center and Marillac Manor.

The decision uncomfortably reignited basic ethical questions that those in the IVF business had hoped were behind us.

During this month many wonderful celebrations will occur.

Please pray for us and our pro-life allies as we continue to fight for a culture of life in North Dakota.

Indeed, all people can be saved because the Church ceaselessly prays for the salvation of every soul before the Throne of Jesus, especially in the great prayer of the Holy Mass.