Bishop Samuel Aquila's vision for the diocese:

Know Christ, Seek the Will of the Father, Walk in the Spirit

The federal assault on religious freedom

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued a rule forcing nearly all private health plans to include coverage for all FDA-approved prescription contraceptive drugs and devices, as well as surgical sterilization. These are listed among "preventive services for women" that all health plans will have to cover without co-pays or other cost-sharing -- regardless of whether the insurer, the employer or other plan sponsor, or even the woman herself objects to such coverage. Read more.

Youth a strong presence at DC March for Life


Youth and adults from across the Diocese of Fargo are in Washington, D.C. for the 39th annual March for Life.

.- Young people from across America made up a significant amount of the huge crowds that gathered in Washington, D.C. for the annual March for Life.

John Hughes, an 18-year-old student at Seton Hall Preparatory School in New Jersey, told CNA that he supports the event because “to not be pro-life is to be ignorant.”

“Science has shown that life begins in the womb,” he said, arguing that abortion advocates demonstrate a “lack of responsibility” in ignoring the science of fetal development.

Even most U.S. states, Hughes added, recognize an unborn baby as a living child if both mother and baby are killed in a violent crime. Read the full story.

Lunch with Patrick Coffin - Feb. 2

Join us for Lunch with Patrick Coffin on Thursday, Feb. 2 at Sts. Anne and Joachim Church, 5202 25th St. S., Fargo. Coffin is the host of the top-rated national radio show, Catholic Answers LIVE. He will speak on the Gospel of Suffering and share his personal story of the death of his daughter, Naomi, in the fall of 2006. Cost for the event is $15/person. Registration forms can be found here or by calling (701) 356-7900, or e-mail tickets@fargodiocese.org. Sponsored by the Diocese of Fargo Communications and Respect Life Offices together with Real Presence Radio.

Cardinal Muench Seminary sale information

The sale information packet for Cardinal Muench Seminary can be found at this link. A map of the property can be found here. Anyone interested in the facilities and property should contact the Diocesan Properties Office at (701) 356-7930. 

Visitation Chapel is dedicated to prayer for an end to abortion

The Visitation Chapel has been established in the Gibb Office Building, 502 1st Ave. N, Fargo, as a sacred space dedicated to prayer for an end to abortion. Every Wednesday, an 8 a.m. Mass is celebrated at the chapel, followed by Eucharistic Adoration at 8:30 a.m., which continues until 3:45 p.m. when Benediction takes place. Read more.

Bishop Samuel Aquila announces changes for parishes and Catholic schools

In a pastoral letter issued May 10, 2011, Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fargo, announced several changes for parishes and Catholic schools in the metro area of Fargo, West Fargo, Horace and Kindred and the diocese as a whole.  Read the full pastoral letter here

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