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The public is invited to the Red Mass on Monday, Oct. 9 at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit at 6 p.m. This Mass celebrates with those involved in the administration of justice—judges, attorneys, law professors, law students and government officials.

Everyone is invited to join in a Fatima Rosary Rally on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 12 noon near the grounds of the N.D. State Capitol building on the corner of 9th Street and Boulevard (in front of the water commission building). The rally will begin with singing of the Fatima Ave and be followed by praying of the Most Holy Rosary. Help us spread Mary’s beautiful message of peace and hope for mankind. This event is sponsored by the World Apostolate of Fatima, USA, Bismarck Diocese Division.

The public is invited to attend the Bismarck Diocese’s annual White Mass on Monday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck. The special Mass honors healthcare professionals, active and retired.

The St. Thomas More Council #2760 from St. Joseph in Mandan will be holding their 8th Annual KC Festival on Saturday, Oct, 28 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.

The Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary in Bismarck has a full-time opening for a Liturgy and Hospitality Coordinator. Responsibilities include coordinating the following parish ministries: liturgical and sacramental ministries, Eucharistic Adoration, marriage preparation, new parishioners, parish events, and communications/media. Individuals must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, work well on a team, have a high level of organizational management, and have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Olivia Richter, Business Manager, 825 E. Broadway Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501. Contact Olivia at 701-712-2927 or olivia@stmarysbismarck.org with questions.

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In this second year of the National Eucharistic Revival, the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck joyfully invites the gathering of diocesan faithful for 40 continuous hours of Eucharistic Adoration and prayer. The mission of the Eucharistic Revival is to renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist. This 40 Hours Devotion event will take place at the Cathedral on November 17, 18, and 19 and includes around-the-clock Eucharistic Adoration, Masses, confessions, and a healing service. Monsignor Tom Richter, pastor of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Dickinson, 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 will be open to everyone in the Diocese of Bismarck. Watch for more details in the November DCA.

Home On The Range is a Qualified Residential Treatment Program for youth ages 12 to 19. We are under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bismarck. We are looking for a Pastoral Assistant who likes to work with teens. HOTR accepts children of all religious backgrounds. Most of the children have had no exposure to God and His great love for us. This is a very rewarding and challenging ministry. The Pastoral Assistant would work with our Chaplain, Father Nick Vetter. Please visit our website: www.hotrnd.com, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a job description or more information call (701) 872-3745, ext. 7102. Resumes can be sent to dianes@hotrnd.com.

Don't feel like cooking on the weekend? You're in luck! There's a church supper somewhere within the diocese almost every weekend until the middle of October. Click the heading to see a list of several fall events.

Corazon gives hope to couples in crisis.

Dakota Hope Clinic to open second satellite site.

Diocesan pilgrims attend World Youth Day in Portugal.

Bon voyage for diocesan seminarian headed to Rome.

Two men welcomed into Assumption Abbey.

The new complaint itself reveals the abortion lobby’s real agenda—a legal right to abortion for any reason under the guise of “health.”

A great deal is at stake in synthetic embryo experiments that threaten to manipulate and destroy human life.

Let us resolve that this month of September will be the time for us to take special care of our faith.

In January of this year, we announced that the ND March for Life will move to October of every year. Our hope in moving these events to the first Friday following the first Sunday of October is to increase the observance of Respect Life Month for all. The annual North Dakota March for Life and opening Mass, celebrated by Bishop David Kagan, will take place in Bismarck on Friday, Oct. 6. Celebration of Mass is at 10:45 a.m. at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, immediately followed by a march (or drive) to the state capitol. The rally will begin at 12:30 p.m. on the steps of the capitol building. More information and registration can be found at bismarckdiocese.com/ndmfl. Registration for groups is required, individual registration is not required but recommended. There will also be a Holy Hour led by Bishop Kagan on the Thursday before the march, October 5, at 8 p.m. at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in the main body of the church.

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 Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Couples 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.

Beginning Experience, a peer ministry, is starting a 10-week session on Sunday, Sept. 10, for those who are struggling with the loss of a love relationship by death, separation or divorce. For more information, contact Cindy in the Dickinson area at 701-690-9003, or Elaine in the Bismarck area at 701-400-1941.