The Diocese of Bismarck is seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Director of Catechesis and Youth. The ideal candidate loves the Catholic Church and its ministries, enjoys working with people, is goal orientated and a self-starter. The Director will provide leadership and serve as a liaison to parishes in the design and implementation of catechesis and youth/young adult ministry in the diocese. With the assistance of an associate, the Director will also coordinate and support catechetical and youth/young adult events and programming to nurture the faith and discipleship of young people across the diocese. Competitive salary and benefits package provided. Please submit cover letter, resume, three references and diocesan application for employment to Denise Jordan, djordan@bismarckdiocese.com or PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502. Click on the title above to view the complete job description.
St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School, Mandan, continues to grow, and we currently have two positions open for the 22-23 school year: 1) Full-Time Lower Elementary Guide Job Summary: The Guide will help direct students’ activities academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach their fullest potential. The guide acts in accordance with Montessori philosophy and procedures for the age group. Willing to be trained in Montessori Teachings. Qualifications: Required Practicing Catholic, Bachelor’s degree with preferred Liberal Arts Major. Also, must be able to pass background checks. 2) Full-Time Floating Montessori Guide Assistant Job Summary: Responsibilities as a Montessori Guide Assistant are to help the Guide prepare activities and lessons for the day, monitor children as they work and play, and record observations and notes about student progress. Qualifications: Practicing Catholic and High School Diploma. Also, must be able to pass background checks. Please Submit the following documents to St. Joseph School, Attn: Dr. David Fleischacker; 410 Collins Ave, Mandan, ND 58554 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Printed job application from Church of St Joseph-Mandan website (https://www.stjosephmandan.com/job-opportunities) or pick up application at the parish/school office.
The Minot Air Force Base is looking for a part-time Catholic Religious Education Coordinator. Please click on the title above to see the full listing of job responsibilities. To apply, submit a resume to welliott@mackglobal.com or rmack@mackglobal.com.
The competition is intense, and the flavors are mouthwatering as amateur pit masters face off at the Serra Club of North Central North Dakota 5th Annual Big Smoke BBQ contest and dinner on Sunday, June 26 at the Flickertail Gardens at the N.D. State Fair Grounds in Minot. Gate opens at 3 p.m. The food court will be serving pulled pork, BBQ chicken thighs, salads and drinks beginning at 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Mike Ruelle at 701-839-4365 or 701-340-2915 or Karen Johnson at 701-240-5561. Amateur BBQ pit master teams can contact Deacon Tom Magnuson at 701-389-0572 for the rules of competition and to register your team by June 12. Entry fee is $100 per team. All proceeds from this event are used to foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a breakfast at the Christ the King Parish Life Center on Sunday, May 15th, serving from 9:00 until 11:30 AM. The breakfast will include sausage, pancakes, ice cream, scrambled eggs, loaded hashbrowns, juice, and coffee for a free will offering. Christ the King is located at 505 10th Ave NW in Mandan. Everyone is welcome! Thank you.
The relics of Saint Bernadette are coming to Bismarck from June 18-20, 2022, as her relics will tour the United States for the first time, bringing the grace of Lourdes to parishes across the country. The pilgrimage of the relics will come to the Diocese of Bismarck with the Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary (806 East Broadway Avenue, Bismarck, ND) as the hosting parish. The event is free and open to the public—no registration is required. Click title above to view a schedule of events.
The diocesan program for troubled marriages called Corazon is available on two upcoming weekends—May 13-15 and September 2-4. Couples who may be in a marriage in crisis are encouraged to attend a weekend. All confidences are kept and privacy for anyone inquiring about or attending a Corazon retreat is a priority. For questions, contact Amanda at 204-7205. For couple registration or additional information, visit bismarckdiocese.com/corazon.
Women high school age through age 30 are invited on a religious life discernment pilgrimage May 30 through June 3. Are you serious about discerning your vocation and honestly searching for the will of God? Are you willing to leave behind all cell phones, electronics, money and distractions? Are you hoping for growth in prayer, clearer understanding of religious life and openness to God speaking? If you answered yes to any of these questions, join Sr. Mary Joseph of the St. Mary Sisters in Bismarck for this pilgrimage. The journey begins in Bismarck with Mass at 7 a.m. on May 30 at the Our Lady of Victory chapel at St. Mary's Central High School and will return to St. Mary's Academy at 2 p.m. on June 3. Stops include various religious communities in Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota. Contact Sr. Mary Joseph via email at pilgrimage@stmarysisters.org for more information. Deadline to sign up is Sunday, May 15.
The annual Blue Mass will be held on Thursday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck. Held during National Peace Officers Memorial Week, this special Mass with Bishop Kagan is an opportunity to pray for all active, retired and deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel.
Come in prayer to heal our nation. A patriotic rosary dedicates one Hail Mary in a traditional Catholic rosary to each state of the United States and asks God’s protection and guidance for our nation. This will be said the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. starting March 4 at Spirit of Life in Mandan. Please join as we come together and unite to strengthen our nation.
Are you and your spouse, or someone you know, struggling with infertility? The Diocese of Bismarck Office of Respect Life facilitates a support group for couples suffering with infertility. The group is made up of other couples also walking the infertility path and is based on the teachings of the Church regarding infertility. The focus is on spiritual healing and moral support. Daily prayers are offered for all members by an appointed chaplain. For more information or to sign up, go to bismarckdiocese.com/hope or call Amanda at 701-204-7205.
For those who want to watch the Mass from home but have no access to the internet or prefer to watch on television, BEK TV is broadcasting the Mass from the Cathedral on Sundays at 8 a.m. CT. These LIVE broadcasts can be viewed on the television channels listed below. Click on the title above for the full list of available channels.
Come pray the rosary for the unborn at Spirit of Life in Mandan every Monday from 5 to 6:20 p.m. All 15 decades are prayed, stay for all or as much as you able. All are welcome.