On the 118th anniversary of Dr. Maria Montessori’s inaugural Casa dei Bambini in 1907, the University of Mary unveiled a groundbreaking initiative: the Catholic Montessori Institute (CMI)—the world’s first and only global center dedicated to advancing Catholic Montessori education. The announcement, made during a campus-wide University of Mary meeting, marks a historic milestone in Catholic education.

Kristina Bloomsburg shares about an upcoming retreat at the Maryvale retreat center.

Paul Braun, Editor of New Earth, shares about the new mosaic behind the crucifix at the new Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Upcoming Events for Parishes within the Diocese.

According to the pro-abortion research and policy advocate, the Guttmacher Institute, there were 1,038,100 clinician-provided abortions provided in the United States in 2024, the highest number in over 10 years. David Tamisiea, JD, PhD, Executive director of the ND Catholic Conference, shares in this article.

Sister Maria Faustina of the Child Jesus, SOLT shares about her struggles with Christian fortitude and being "different" in the world. She recounts an experience as a nurse where she chose to compromise her faith by administering contraception rather than face the discomfort of being seen as different. She later realized that her desire to conform made a simple moral decision unnecessarily complicated.

Seminarian Dalton Booth reflects on his personal journey of discerning his vocation to the priesthood as he prepares for his final year of college seminary. He emphasizes that the discernment process is less about anxiety over a final answer and more about faithfully living each day as a disciple of Christ.

Steve Schons shares another smart use of your IRA.

This article uses the biblical wisdom of King Solomon and the "KISS" (Keep It Simple, Stupid) method to propose a four-part framework for finding happiness and spiritual fulfillment.

Deacon Curtis Kaufman shares his personal experience with his vocations, specifically his call to the permanent diaconate and how it is intertwined with his vocation to marriage. He explains that a vocation is a life of love from God, not a career you choose, and it involves a total gift of yourself in return.

Bishop John Folda discusses the dual significance of September 1, which this year was both Labor Day and the World Day for the Care of Creation. He explains the Catholic Church's perspective on human labor, highlighting its divine purpose and the dignity of workers, and connects it to the teachings of popes like Leo XIII and John Paul II.

Newly ordained Father Timothy Kraemer and Deacon Brendon Schneibel are both alumni of the St. Joseph Pillar of Families Catholic Homeschool Support Group, which is based in Grand Forks and supports the surrounding area. They join a growing crew of ordained and religious who received their primary education and early experiences of the faith thanks to this community.

Bishop John Folda ordained Father Timothy Kraemer to the priesthood on June 7 at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Fargo. Family and friends along with many of their brother priests from the diocese joined in the celebration. The evening prior, Bishop Folda ordained five men to the Diaconate.

But before the first Sunday Mass following Pope Leo XIV’s election, Masses were offered on the weekdays after the conclusion of the conclave. One such Mass took place at 1 p.m. on May 8 in the chapel at CHI Lisbon Health, only 40 minutes after the official announcement.

A review of two books - Heart of a Shepherd and My Family and Other Skaters.

Ave Maria in Jamestown held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 23 to celebrate the start of its long-awaited private room project. Click to read more.

I was so tired that day and was tempted to abandon my afternoon commitment to stand vigil on the sidewalk of our local abortion facility. “Dear Lord,” I prayed on the way, “I am going to need you to carry me through this today.” ... Click to read the whole article

The Basilica of the Santa Croce (Holy Cross) in Gerusalemme (Jerusalem) is part of the route that many pilgrims visit while in Rome. Click to read more about it.

On June 7, faithful embarked on the third annual pilgrimage to the Prairie Bells Grotto of the Holy Family, which rests between Linton and Wishek on Highway 13 and one mile north on 23rd Ave SE.

Father Duaine Martin Cote at age 89 passed away and entered his eternal home on June 9, the 63rd anniversary of his Priestly Ordination.