• Hundreds cheer on Know Your Faith competitors
    Hundreds cheer on Know Your Faith competitors
    March 19, 2026
    by Kevin J. Jones | Assistant Editor of New Earth
    Take a look at the Catholic Schools Week statewide Know Your Faith competition!
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  • Questions and Answers on the Updated Policy of Confirmation
    Questions and Answers on the Updated Policy of Confirmation
    March 13, 2026
    by Office of Catechesis | Diocese of Fargo
    What to know about changes in how the diocese celebrates the Sacrament of Confirmation. The changes come after "many years of extensive consultation and prayer."
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  • The Call to Discipleship: Bishop Folda introduces new pastoral letter
    The Call to Discipleship: Bishop Folda introduces new pastoral letter
    March 13, 2026
    by Bishop John Folda | Bishop of Fargo
    Bishop Folda invites you to read his new pastoral letter "Go Make Disciples"
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  • The History of the North Dakota Catholic Conference
    The History of the North Dakota Catholic Conference
    February 26, 2026
    by David Tamisiea | Executive Director of the North Dakota Catholic Conference
    The North Dakota Catholic Conference is how the state's Catholic bishops act together on public policy matters for the mutual well-being of the Catholic Church and all citizens. Take a look at its history!
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  • The ‘three Rs’ of Theology of the Body
    The ‘three Rs’ of Theology of the Body
    February 26, 2026
    by Timothy Mosser | Respect Life Director of the Diocese of Fargo
    What's the way to true peace and freedom?
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  • With Roe Gone, We Still Need a Culture of Life
    With Roe Gone, We Still Need a Culture of Life
    February 25, 2026
    by Dr. R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D.
    How do we build a culture of life?
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  • Stations of the Cross: why the faithful take part in the tradition
    Stations of the Cross: why the faithful take part in the tradition
    February 25, 2026
    by Paul Braun| Editor of New Earth
    A look at the traditions of the Stations of the Cross
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  • What breaking my arm taught me about priorities
    What breaking my arm taught me about priorities
    February 25, 2026
    by Deacon Garrett Aberle | Theology IV at St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul, Minn.
    Deacon Garrett Aberle reflects on a broken arm.
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  • Listening and Responding to God’s Call to Stewardship
    Listening and Responding to God’s Call to Stewardship
    February 25, 2026
    by Steve Schons | Director of Stewardship and Development for the Diocese of Fargo
    For Catholics, stewardship isn’t optional. When we choose to follow Christ, generosity becomes part of who we are.
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  • Embryo Adoption: An Open Question?
    Embryo Adoption: An Open Question?
    February 25, 2026
    by Father Tad Pacholczyk | Senior Ethicist, National Catholic Bioethics Center
    Catholic bioethicist Father Tad Pacholczyk discusses the ethics of adopting embryos in light of Catholic teaching
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  • SEEK college student conference fires up N.D. Catholics
    SEEK college student conference fires up N.D. Catholics
    February 23, 2026
    by Kevin J. Jones | Assistant Editor of New Earth
    More than 130 college students from the Fargo diocese attended SEEK, joining thousands of others from around the country. One surprise? A video message from Pope Leo XIV!
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  • Restoration project nearly complete at St. Boniface in Wimbledon
    Restoration project nearly complete at St. Boniface in Wimbledon
    February 23, 2026
    by Paul Braun | Editor of New Earth
    A look at the restoration of church artwork and the altar area at St. Boniface!
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  • Sidewalk Stories: Wednesday tragedies highlight abortion tragedy
    Sidewalk Stories: Wednesday tragedies highlight abortion tragedy
    February 13, 2026
    by Roxane B. Salonen | New Earth Columnist, Sidewalk Stories
    Though I realize it’s coincidence that these two unfortunate deaths both happened on a Wednesday, I see a direct tie-in with abortion...
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  • Goodbye and God bless
    Goodbye and God bless
    February 11, 2026
    by Kristina Bloomsburg | Former assistant editor of New Earth
    Former New Earth assistant editor Kristina Bloomsburg reflects on her time at the Diocese of Fargo and announces the birth of her first child.
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  • St. William’s students explore the meaning of Christmas
    St. William’s students explore the meaning of Christmas
    February 6, 2026
    by Rae Ann Lynne, parishioner, and Fr. Stephen Wirth, Pastor of St. William’s
    The students of St. William’s Catholic Church of Maddock religious education participated in activities celebrating the liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany.
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  • ‘Empathetic‘  retreat returns to help more adult children of divorce and separation
    ‘Empathetic‘ retreat returns to help more adult children of divorce and separation
    February 6, 2026
    by Kevin J. Jones | Assistant Editor of New Earth
    A preview of the Life Giving Wounds retreat coming up Feb. 27-March 1.
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  • The Lights and Shadows of Social Media
    The Lights and Shadows of Social Media
    February 6, 2026
    by Bishop John Folda | Bishop of Fargo
    For all of its advantages and opportunities, social media can also be perilous. In its less edifying forms, social media can be a platform for idle chatter about nothing. Endless hours spent on social media can never be retrieved, and a wise person should always ask what good will come from the time spent.
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  • How should pro-lifers respond to “I love to sin?”
    How should pro-lifers respond to “I love to sin?”
    January 29, 2026
    by Roxane B. Salonen | New Earth Columnist, Sidewalk Stories
    New Earth's Sidewalk Stories come to us from the sidewalk near an abortion clinic. In this column, we have a reflection on sin, prayer, grace and redemption.
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  • Theology of the Body and desire
    Theology of the Body and desire
    January 29, 2026
    by Timothy Mosser | Respect Life Director, Diocese of Fargo
    First column in a new Theology of the Body series “Our Bodies Tell His Story.” We are finite creatures with infinite desires. How do we find the happiness we desire?
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  • Plan for the future: take the time to plan your estate
    Plan for the future: take the time to plan your estate
    January 28, 2026
    by Steve Schons | Director of Stewardship and Development, Diocese of Fargo
    Our January column on Stewardship discusses estate planning, wills and trusts. Included is a handy guide to financial and personal documents you should have updated and in one place.
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