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A Mass in celebration of the closing of the Jubilee Year of Hope will be celebrated by Bishop Kagan on Sunday, December 28 at 11:30 AM at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck. All of the faithful are invited to this special Mass in which we will celebrate the Jubilee's blessings.

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The diocesan offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 8 in observance of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. Please check with your local parish for Mass times.

The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is hiring for the position of a full time Parish Secretary, the first face and welcoming presence of the parish office, providing hospitality, administrative support, and organizational coordination to ensure the smooth operation of parish life. This role involves frequent interaction with parishioners, visitors, volunteers, and ministry leaders, and requires professionalism, discretion, and a spirit of service rooted in the mission of the Catholic Church. Click/tap on the title above for more information.

The Bismarck Diocese has an immediate opening for an as needed cook (averages 12 hrs a month) at the Emmaus Place, a priest retirement facility in Bismarck. This cook position offers a very competitive wage and is on an as needed basis when there are scheduling conflicts with our full time and part time cooks. This opportunity 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, at [email protected] or (701) 258-2618, if you are interested in this wonderful opportunity. Applications may also be emailed or mailed to Denise Jordan at [email protected] or PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502.

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Seven Sisters Apostolate gifts a quilt to Bishop Kagan in honor of his retirement

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We should be especially vigilant not to relax accountability.

May all of you have a most blessed and Merry Christmas and a holy and Happy New Year!

Father Wayne Sattler, a priest of our diocese who serves as the diocesan spiritual director, will appear on a series of episodes of the "Women of Grace" program on EWTN Television. The air dates are: December 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 at 12 p.m. CT, with encores at 10 p.m. CT. Please note that these dates are different than originally announced.

St. Hildegard Parish in Menoken and Sacred Heart Parish in Wilton is seeking a qualified applicant for the business manager position. Responsibilities include overseeing the general financial and administrative needs of the parishes. Qualifications: A Catholic in good standing, extensive computer usage with good knowledge of bookkeeping and Microsoft Office software. Must successfully complete the Bismarck Diocese background check. Compensation will be competitive, includes a benefits package and will be commensurate with experience of the candidate. For more information, contact Msgr. Gene Lindemann 701-204-7220 or Tedi Maher 701-673-3177 or 701-734-8131. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Msgr. Gene Lindemann, 17200 Highway 10, Menoken ND 58558 or email to [email protected].

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Bismarck couples grow in love and faith through Teams of Our Lady.

The brown scapular is an outward sign of our love for Mary.