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The Bismarck Diocese has an opening for a full-time Accounting Manager in its Bismarck office. The individual in this position will perform accounting and payroll functions for the Fiscal Department and assist and support the staff of the Parish Services Department, in parish accounting and payroll. This position also serves as a backup for critical staff for other duties. Location: Applicant must be able to work from the Bismarck office full-time. Deadline: July 10, 2026. Click/tap on the job title above for full details.

Explaining six criteria that must be met to justify a nation going to war.

Father tackles a few of your questions in this month's edition.

Let us recommit ourselves to the Lord Jesus as His true disciples.

All are invited to the first-ever Vocation Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 6. The event, sponsored by the St. Serra Vocations Apostolate of Bismarck-Mandan, will be held at Our Lady of Victory Chapel at St. Mary’s Central High School beginning with 5:30 p.m. Mass. There will also be food, fun and adoration to follow. Come celebrate, support and visit with our seminarians and men and women in formation for religious life. Funds raised from the event go towards vocations for the diocese. View/print/download the flyer by clicking/tapping on the title above.

The Bismarck Diocese has an immediate opening for a part-time cook to work 8 hours every Thursday of the week at the Emmaus Place, a priest retirement facility in Bismarck. This cook position offers a competitive wage and an opportunity that allows the individual to serve our retired priests of Jesus Christ, whom have so faithfully for many years administered to us the sacraments and served the people of the Bismarck Diocese. Job duties include grocery shopping, preparing, and serving meals for the residents, and clean-up. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to lift and carry 20 pounds. Prior cooking knowledge and experience is desirable. All offers of employment are pending a clear background check and reference check. Please contact Kim Kleinknecht, the coordinator of “Priest Services” for Emmaus Place if you are interested in this wonderful opportunity. Kim's email: [email protected] phone #: (701)258-2618. An application found on the Bismarck Diocese website may also be emailed or mailed to Denise Jordan at [email protected] or PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502.

For us to bring Christ to others, we must first receive Him in our own life of faith through prayer.

Great things emerge from humble beginnings if we are obedient to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.

Local man offers his story of his return to the Church.

Let’s commit ourselves to fostering in ourselves true Christian patriotism that loves and honors the United States of America.

We have no need to fear hell because when we love our Savior and order our lives accordingly.

May we enjoy this month of May as Our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph enjoyed their life with Jesus!

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.

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.