• Conversion story: A Catholic homecoming: How three unexpected interactions restored my faith
    May 1, 2026
    by Jonathan J. O’Konek, Special Contributor to the DCA
    Local man offers his story of his return to the Church.
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  • The Christian virtue of patriotism
    May 1, 2026
    by David Tamisiea
    Let’s commit ourselves to fostering in ourselves true Christian patriotism that loves and honors the United States of America.
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  • How do we really know that hell exists?
    May 1, 2026
    by Fr. Gary Benz
    We have no need to fear hell because when we love our Savior and order our lives accordingly.
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  • We have much to be grateful for in this month of May
    May 1, 2026
    May we enjoy this month of May as Our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph enjoyed their life with Jesus!
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  • Big Smoke BBQ Competition June 21
    April 29, 2026
    The 2026 Big Smoke event at the Flickertail Garden on the ND State Fair Grounds in Minot is Sunday, June 21. Doors open at 3 p.m. Come and spend the day with priests and diocesan seminarians at this event held by the Serra Club of North Central North Dakota. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Take part in taste testing at competitor stations and stay for a BBQ dinner with all the fixings served by the seminarians. Proceeds of this event work to ensure the future of our Catholic Faith by supporting new priests, the priesthood and the consecrated life.
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  • Town and Country Celebration July 19
    April 29, 2026
    You are invited to the annual Town and Country Celebration on Sunday, July 19. The event will be held at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Crown Butte. The day will begin with Mass celebrated by Bishop Kagan inside the church at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow Mass. There will be a blessing upon rural communities, equipment, land and animals. Attendees are invited to bring a container of soil or seed from their field or garden to be blessed. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and umbrellas to enjoy the day outdoors. The event is hosted by Fr. Nick Schneider and the parishioners of the Church of St. Vincent de Paul. Register at bismarckdiocese.com/townandcountry or call Amanda at 701-204-7205. Registration is required for an accurate meal count. Note that although there is a simple ramp, the church is not handicapped accessible, especially for seating.
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  • Priestly vocations
    April 1, 2026
    by Sonia Mullally, DCA Editor
    Following a vocation and strengthening in faith
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  • Youth ministry
    April 1, 2026
    Step up to the plate at youth vocations day
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  • Spiritual connection
    April 1, 2026
    by Patti Armstrong, DCA Writer
    Local chaplain had Pope Leo XIV as her spiritual director
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  • Christian storytelling
    April 1, 2026
    by Patti Armstrong, DCA Writer
    Local filmmaker is part of the film industry’s new wave.
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  • The emperor’s new clothes and the transgender movement
    April 1, 2026
    by David Tamisiea
    It is time for people to exercise common sense, resist social pressure and call a spade a spade.
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  • Will my body be resurrected?
    April 1, 2026
    by Fr. John Paul Gardner
    Let’s live life in our human bodies in a way that leads us to eternal life in heaven.
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  • Keep the discipline of Lent every day as an act of thanksgiving
    April 1, 2026
    To keep the discipline of Lent is to imitate Jesus.
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  • Diocesan Offices Closed Good Friday, April 3
    March 31, 2026
    The offices of the diocese will be closed for Good Friday, April 3.
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  • Educational choice comes to North Dakota
    March 1, 2026
    by David Tamisiea
    The federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program is a good start.
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  • Why isn’t the term “last rites” used anymore?
    March 1, 2026
    by Fr. Joseph Evinger
    Once the person has died, and it was the last time they received these rites, only then do we call these rites the “last rites.”
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  • Prepare ourselves to celebrate Easter Sunday with true joy and love
    March 1, 2026
    What are we actually doing to keep the discipline of Lent?
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  • Come and see the amazing work of the Bismarck African Mission
    March 1, 2026
    by Tracy Kraft, Director of the African Mission
    All are invited to consider the short-term missionary program.
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  • African Mission Update from Fr. Morman
    March 1, 2026
    by Fr. David Morman, Diocesan African Mission
    Bismarck Mission continues to serve orphans and vulnerable children.
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  • Priestly vocations
    March 1, 2026
    by Sonia Mullally, DCA Editor
    Answering the call to become one of God’s priests.
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