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The Bismarck Diocese is hiring a Director of Communications and Media Services. This person serves as the official spokesperson for the bishop and oversees the communication needs of the diocese and resources required. Primary duties include: planning, developing and implementing media strategies to transmit diocesan news and information to the people throughout the diocese using assorted media platforms such as print, website, social media, video and photos; seeking, writing and editing material for the Dakota Catholic Action (DCA) diocesan monthly magazine and other digital platforms; managing the content and updates of the diocesan website and internal communications to clergy and parishes; maintaining effective working relationships with parishes, schools and other entities affiliated with the diocese; fielding calls from the external news media and facilitating interview requests. Click/tap on the title above for more information.

The event takes place on Monday, Nov. 16, and Tuesday, Nov. 17.

The patriotic rosary is prayed on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the main church area of Spirit of Life in Mandan.

An attitude of gratitude can help us contemplate the glory of Our Lord, the author of all that is good and beautiful.

Every time we come before Him in prayer, He is pleased and has many blessings and favors waiting for us.

We are celebrating them as people of faith, hope and charity along with every Catholic.

We should be grateful to the court for doing the right thing.

The diocesan offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 2 in observance of the Solemnity of All Saints.

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The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck joyfully invites the gathering of diocesan faithful for 40 hours of Eucharistic Adoration and prayer. This 40 Hours Devotion event will take place at the Cathedral on November 13, 14, and 15 and includes Eucharistic Adoration, Masses, confessions, worship music, and more. Father Jared Johnson, pastor of the Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary in Bismarck, will lead a parish mission with a series of homilies. Adoration during this event is open to everyone. For a full schedule and to sign up an hour of adoration during the 40 Hours tap on the title above or go to cathedralparish.com/40-hours-devotion.

All are invited to a St. Vincent de Paul information session on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Come learn about our local St. Vincent de Paul Conference and how becoming a Vincentian can help you grow in holiness by serving our Bismarck-Mandan parishioners and neighbors. The meeting will be held at Ascension Catholic Church in Bismarck in the community room. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul brings men and women together to grow spiritually and in friendship by offering prayers and financial assistance to those in need. Vincentians are not professionally trained social workers. The most important qualification is simply the desire to serve as Jesus served — with unconditional love. Snacks and beverages will be served. Please come join us!

St. Joseph Catholic School in Williston has an opening for an Elementary/Middle School (K-8th) Education Principal for the 2027-2028 school year. A qualified candidate must have a Master’s or Doctorate degree in education with a North Dakota Teaching Certificate, a Principal Credential (or able to obtain one upon assuming position), and a minimum of three years professional teaching experience. Must advance and support the values of Catholic education as articulated by the Diocese of Bismarck and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Salary range for the position is $90,000-$115,000, with a potential additional $5000 year-end bonus. We offer a full benefits package including health insurance, 401(K), and life insurance. For more information about our school and parish, and for the specific responsibilities and duties of the open position, please visit our website at stjparish.com or stjschoolwilliston.com. Please submit your resume by January 13th 2027 in confidence to Fr. Paul Eberle at the following email: [email protected] or call 701-572-6731 (Parish Office).

Three events during Respect Life Month rovide an opportunity for public witness to the sanctity of life, especially the North Dakota March for Life on Oct. 9.

All are invited to an internationally acclaimed lecture at the Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary in Bismarck on Thursday, Nov. 5.

This is the second in a series of articles examining Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical letter.

Diocesan priest named new university chaplain and director of the Saint John Paul II Center for University Ministry at the University of Mary.