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The Bismarck Diocese has an opening for a full-time Fiscal Office Accountant in its Bismarck office. Depending on experience, this position may be an Accountant I to III level. Click/tap on the title above for more information.

This Jubilee Year is an opportunity to make pilgrimages or pious visits to designated holy places in order to give thanks to God, to strengthen the faith, and to make acts of reparation for our sins or the sins of others. It is also an opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence, made available in a special way during the Jubilee Year. For us in the Bismarck Diocese, you can obtain the jubilee indulgence by visiting the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck while on pilgrimage. To read about the jubilee year, how to make a pilgrimage, and how to receive an indulgence, go to cathedralparish.com/jubilee-2025. Bishop Kagan will celebrate a special Jubilee Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on Wednesday, June 11 at 5:30 PM. Other upcoming Jubilee Masses will be celebrated at the Cathedral on September 17 and December 16. Please consider making a pilgrimage and attending these special Masses. Groups wanting to make a pilgrimage should contact Nicholas Quallich, Liturgy & Ministry Coordinator, at 701-223-1033 or [email protected].

Author and speaker Sal DiLeo will speak at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck on Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 PM as part of his “Power of Gratitude” North Dakota speaking tour. He will share his story of being the second youngest in a family of 12 children growing up in an orphanage after their father abandoned them. As an adult, Sal aggressively sought success in business to validate his self-worth, but after chasing money and turning from God, everything fell apart. On a night he contemplated suicide, Sal called Sister Paul who had cared for him in the orphanage. She helped him to get back on the right path and to see that gratitude and forgiveness was the real way to success and freedom. The mission of his tour is to promote religious vocations for women as Catholic sisters or nuns. His book, Did I Ever Thank You Sister? is being made into the movie House of the Lion directed by Daniel Bielinski with Canticle Productions. For more information, go to houseoflionmovie.com.

The public is invited to two events for the St. Mary Sisters—groundbreaking on July 19 and profession of vows on July 22. The consecrated religious sisters based in Bismarck are hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for their new convent with an outdoor Mass and property blessing on Saturday, July 19 beginning at 1 p.m. The events will be held at the future construction site at the corner of Rosser and Raymond Streets. Lunch will be served following. On Tuesday, July 22 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, the public is welcome to witness the profession of vows of two sisters. Sister Mary Elizabeth and Sister Maria Bernadette have been studying for three years in preparation for membership into the community of the St. Mary Sisters. Lunch will be served after. Click on the title above to view/save the announcement JPG in English and Spanish.

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 May 30-June 1 in Valley City and Nov. 7-9 in Medora. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit ndwwme.org or contact Rob and Angie at [email protected] or 701-347-1998.

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Plan on attending the 2025 Thirst Eucharistic Conference on Oct. 31-Nov 1 at the Bismarck Event Center for spiritual enrichment. The theme for Thirst 2025 is “Saints, Being a Pilgrim of Hope” in connection to 2025 being declared a jubilee year with the theme of “Pilgrims of Hope” by the late Pope Francis. The event features keynote speaker Bishop Austin Vetter, as well as entertainment by Jesse Manibusan and Brad Farmer. You’ll also hear the inspirational story of recovery and hope of car accident survivor, Fr. Dale Kinzler, a retired priest of the Fargo Diocese. There will be Mass, adoration, confession, children’s activities and vendors to browse as well. There’s no admission charge and all are welcome. Visit our website at bismarckdiocese.com/thirst2025 for details as they are added. Online registration opens August 1.

The Benedictine Sister of Annunciation Monastery invite you to the celebration of the perpetual monastic profession of Sister Marena Hoogland on Friday, July 11 at 1:30 p.m. The celebration of Eucharistic liturgy will take place at Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel at the Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership on the campus of the University of Mary. A reception will follow at the monastery.

If you or someone you know feels called to become an NFP instructor for the Bismarck Diocese, we’d love to hear from you. The process includes a background check and other questions, to determine the applicant’s suitability. Following a screening process, the applicant may be able to obtain certification to teach a USCCB approved method of NFP through the method’s specific training. Please contact Amanda or Katie at the Bismarck Diocese at 701-222-3035.

You are invited to the annual Town and Country Celebration on Sunday, July 13. The event will be held at the Dukart Angus Ranch near Manning, N.D. The day will begin with a blessing of land, animals and equipment at 10 a.m. mountain time (11 a.m. central) followed with Mass celebrated by Bishop Kagan. Lunch will follow Mass. The event is hosted by Derrick and Angie Dukart, Doug and Sandy Dukart, with Fr. Joseph Evinger and the parishioners of the churches of St. Joseph in Killdeer, St. Paul in Halliday and St. Joseph in Twin Buttes. Register at bismarckdiocese.com/townandcountry or call Amanda at 701-204-7205. Registration is required for an accurate meal count.

Join us for an adults only, fun-filled date night to learn and grow together in your faith. Plan for Friday, July 25 (the 57th anniversary of the Humanae Vitae encyclical). The night begins with Mass at the Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary in Bismarck at 5:30 p.m. followed by a social and dinner at the Radisson. During dinner, speakers, Matt and Mindy Dalton of Marriage Ministries, will present "The Beauty of Marriage." The evening concludes with bingo and prizes. Registration fee (required) is $65 for dinner. Cash bar available. Register soon as spots are limited at https://bismarckdiocese.com/datenight. Call Katie at the Office of Family Ministry at 701-712-0418 for more information.

Diocesan seminarian to be ordained a transitional deacon on May 27.

Author with inspiring story about overcoming adversity to speak at diocese parishes.

Diocesan Seminarian received ministry of acolyte in Rome.

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux adoration chapel in honor of priests’ mothers welcomes adorers.

Catholics ought to avoid yoga because of these many significant spiritual concerns.

We must always prioritize the common good in our social and political life as we strive to create a just, secure and peaceful society that benefits everyone.

Offering the faithful departed a proper burial is indeed a great deed of charity for the deceased and for the living who continue to mourn their passing.

What a month May is for us and let us not forget it!