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Who are we? The Saint Serra Vocations Apostolate of Bismarck-Mandan are lay Catholic men and women of all ages. (It’s a worldwide apostolate that started in 1935) We pray for, encourage and foster religious vocations in our diocese while growing in personal holiness. How? Click/tap title above for more information.

Are you or someone you know struggling in a marriage? The diocesan program for troubled marriages called Corazon (Spanish for heart) is available the weekend of Feb. 14-16. Couples who are in a marriage in crisis are encouraged to attend. All confidences are kept and privacy for anyone inquiring about or attending a Corazon weekend is a priority. For questions, contact Amanda at 701-204-7205. For couple registration or additional information, visit bismarckdiocese.com/corazon.

The Knights of Columbus are hosting a breakfast to support pro-life efforts on Sunday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Christ the King Church in Mandan. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, loaded hash browns, oatmeal with fruit and milk. Despite Roe vs. Wade being overturned, more than ever, pro-life groups need our help and support to win hearts to support a culture of life. Everyone is welcome!

Bishop Kagan will be celebrating Mass on Friday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit to recognize the holy marriage of Joseph and Mary, and to uphold and celebrate married life as a path to holiness. All are invited to this celebration in recognition of the Feast of the Holy Spouses which was traditionally celebrated in Church history on January 23. Bismarck-Mandan Knights of Columbus councils will sponsor a social in the Cathedral gathering space following the Mass.

The University of Mary will host its annual Saint Hildegard Lecture on Monday, Jan. 27, featuring Dr. Russell Hittinger, a world-renowned Catholic scholar and authority on Catholic social thought. Dr. Hittinger’s lecture, titled “What is a Social Encyclical?” will begin at 10 a.m. in Founders Hall at the Lumen Vitae University Center (LVUC) on the University of Mary campus. The public is invited to attend this free event. Under the direction of the University of Mary’s esteemed Catholic Studies program, the Saint Hildegard Lecture is a highlight of the academic year. Dr. Hittinger will delve into two paradigms of Catholic social thought, exploring contemporary interpretations often labeled as “right” and “left” Catholicism. He will provide a unique account of the “social” ontology in Catholic Social Teaching, illuminating how this framework defends the dignity of the human person and society alike.

The Church of St. Joseph in Mandan has an opening for a full-time parish secretary. The parish secretary is responsible for clerical and administrative support to the pastor and parish staff. The parish secretary is the primary point of contact for parishioners, all while upholding confidentiality and demonstrating a strong commitment to the Catholic faith. The secretary is responsible for parish sacramental records, maintaining the parish database, and other office responsibilities.
Qualifications for this position include understanding the Catholic faith and being willing to fulfill the parish's vision and mission. Administrative experience, good written and verbal communication skills, and proficient computer skills are required.
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume to: Fr. Waltz at [email protected] or mail to Church of St. Joseph, attn: Fr. Waltz, 108 3rd Street NE, Mandan ND 58554

Click/tap on the title above to view the current available job openings.

Men and women, young and old, strengthen and grow in your faith for your families with five short videos produced by the Knights of Columbus called the “Mission of The Family”. The videos can be found on the Knights of Columbus website for free! Here is the link to find “The Mission of The Family” videos: https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html The five videos are each less than 14 minutes in length.

“Radiating Joy – The Michelle Duppong Story” is on EWTN! The documentary of Servant of God Michelle Duppong is available free of charge on the EWTN on demand website (https://ondemand.ewtn.com/). No sign-up or membership required.

The mission of Worldwide Marriage Encounter is to proclaim the value of Marriage and Holy Orders in the Church and in the world. Experience a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and discover the beauty of your relationship. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends in the region are Feb. 14-16 in Buffalo, Minn. and March 21-23 in Bismarck. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at ndwwme.org or contact Rob and Angie at [email protected] or 701-347-1998.

Click on the title above to download a PDF of sample announcements for bulletins and the pulpit during the 9 Days for Life Novena Jan. 16-24.

Beginning Experience, a non-denomination peer ministry, is offering the 10-week session titled "Coping with Life Alone" for those who struggle and need support after the loss of a love relationship by death, separation or divorce. Sessions are starting Sunday, Jan. 5. Contact Elaine at 701-400-1941 for more information. Beginning Experience is a peer ministry approved by the diocese, to help hurting people who have lost love relationships by death, separation or divorce. Sessions are held in Bismarck and Dickinson.

All are invited to the Bismarck-Mandan Right to Life Chapter’s annual March for Life on the capitol building steps in Bismarck on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. This event is held annually on the Sunday closest to the anniversary of the Roe. v. Wade court decision in 1973 that ruled on the constitutional right to abortion in the U.S. Even though that law was overturned in 2022, it’s important to remember that abortion remains legal in more than 20 states. A reception will follow the event at Zion Lutheran Church at 413 East Ave. D. Use the southeast door. For more information, call Virginia at 701-258-5379.

Beginning Experience, a non-denomination peer ministry, is offering "The Weekend" Nov. 22-24 for those who struggle after the loss a love relationship by death, separation or divorce. In the Bismarck area, contact Elaine at 701-400-1941 or in the Dickinson area contact Cindy at 701-690-9003, for more information.

A remembrance Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Kagan on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome to attend, especially parents, grandparents and siblings who grieve the loss of a child resulting from miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion or early infant death. October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month and Oct. 15 is designated nationally as pregnancy and infant loss remembrance day.

The public is invited to attend the Bismarck Diocese’s annual White Mass on Monday, Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck. The special Mass honors healthcare professionals, active and retired.

Come & See Discernment Weekend at Annunciation Monastery - Oct. 18-20 (beginning Friday at 5 p.m., ending after Mass and lunch on Sunday). Participants will get to know the sisters, enjoy prayer, meals, and recreation with the sisters. Is God calling you, or someone you know, to be a Benedictine Sister of Annunciation Monastery? For more information, contact Sister Idelle at 701-255-1520.

The St. Thomas More Council #2760 from St. Joseph in Mandan will be holding their 9th Annual KC Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Mandan Eagles. The KC Festival offers beer and wine tasting, food, including pulled pork and shredded beef, coleslaw, potato salad, beans and desserts, 50/50 raffle, silent auction and a live band. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Proceeds from this event will benefit Saint Joseph Catholic Montessori School and School of The Holy Family. Tickets will be available after weekend Masses at the Church of St. Joseph, at the parish office or by calling Pat at 701-202-9103 or Clint at 701-721-3638.

Here's a list of the fall dinners at various parishes throughout the diocese. Click on the title for more details on each event. ▪ St. Katherine in Braddock fall festival Oct. 13 ▪ St. Theresa Octoberfest in Carson Oct. 20 ▪ St. John in Minot fall festival Oct. 27

This fall, the St. Mary Sisters will be offering an extra-curricular catechism class for children ages 6 through 13 on Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Ascension Parish’s upstairs classrooms. There is no set cost for these classes but a monthly donation to the St. Mary Sisters is requested to assist them in carrying out this work. For more information and to register for the class, visit www.stmarysisters.org. This class is not a replacement for parish faith formation programs.