A large crowd gathered July 18 for the inaugural Monsignor Jeffrey Wald Memorial Slam Dunk for Our Schools basketball game at McDowell Center on the campus of the University of Mary in Bismarck.

As my summer assignment closed, I came away with a deeper understanding of how the priest is to shepherd his flock.

We have experienced a major victory. Even as we begin to gird our loins for the coming days, we must pause properly, taking necessary time to gather, celebrate, and love.

I know from my own life experience how much of a battle it can be.

On Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 2022, in the Cathedral of St. Mary and in every parish of our diocese, I called the third synod of the Diocese of Fargo, the first such synod since 1951.

“Yes, it’s amazing how impactful our elders can be and how unconditionally they love us!”

For over two years, there have been no trips by volunteers or staff to our Mission in Chimbote, Peru due to the effects of the pandemic.

During June and July seminarians often acquire summer assignments.

Bishop John Folda ordained Father Robert Foertsch and Father Joseph Littlefield to the priesthood on June 4

We are hopeful; hopeful about North Dakota being among the collection of projected abortion-free states in our nation soon.

The church building is the most appropriate setting for a man and woman to pledge their faithful love to each other.

The 40-year dream of a new church home for parishioners of Holy Cross Church became a reality when ground was broken on a new church building project for the parish.

A major landmark case is currently under review at the United States Supreme Court, and the outcome of the court’s decision will determine the fate of Roe vs. Wade.

Guess Who is a direct response to God’s call and our personal responsibility as members of Christ’s Body to build and strengthen our Church community.

"I have a lot to learn about how to be a good and effective priest in ministry, but I have extreme confidence that throughout the rest of my life as a priest, the Lord will teach me, and I will learn."

See all the new priest assignments beginning June 29.

The University of Mary launched a new website housing huge amounts of free content that seeks to awaken the Catholic imaginative vision.

Almost 120 men from eight dioceses across three states traveled to the Franciscan Retreat Center in Hankinson on March 18–20.

"I am of the firm mindset that abortion need never be an option; that there’s always some way around these complicated cases."

Flowers and plants have long been symbols for various saints and devotions. The tradition of planting Mary gardens in particular goes back centuries.